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Northern lobster
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 77 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 33%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 0.8 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 423 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 127 mg 42%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.87 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.4 mg 29%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 1.3 µg 52%
- Choline 70.3 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 84 mg 6%
- Iron 0.26 mg 1%
- Magnesium 38 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 161 mg 13%
- Potassium 200 mg 4%
- Zinc 3.5 mg 32%
- Copper 1.3 mg 150%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 2%
- Selenium 63.6 µg 116%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 77 | 17 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 × lobster | 150 g | 116 | 25 g | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 65 | 14 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 × lobster | 300 g | 231 | 50 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| ½ × lobster | 75 g | 58 | 12 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 3 × lobster | 450 g | 347 | 74 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| 4 × lobster | 600 g | 462 | 99 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
Similar foods
- American northern lobsterraw77 kcal / 100 g
- Lobsterraw79 kcal / 100 g
- American lobsternorthern, boiled or steamed89 kcal / 100 g
- Spiny lobstermixed species, raw112 kcal / 100 g
- Norway lobsterraw93 kcal / 100 g
- Langosta91 kcal / 100 g
- Northern pikeraw88 kcal / 100 g
- Bogavante92 kcal / 100 g
- Crayfishmixed species, wild, raw77 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimpraw85 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Northern lobster
How do you cook Northern lobster at home?
Boil or steam a whole lobster until the shell turns bright red and the meat is opaque and firm. As a guide, a 500 g lobster takes about 8–10 minutes once the water is boiling; cool it briefly before cracking the shell.
How do you tell when lobster meat is cooked?
The flesh should be opaque white, not translucent, and firm but still moist. If you’re cooking a whole lobster, check the thickest part of the tail and the claws; avoid prolonged cooking, which makes the meat tough.
How long does cooked lobster keep in the fridge?
Refrigerate cooked lobster within two hours, either in its shell or picked from the shell in a covered container. Use it within two days, and keep it cold until you’re ready to serve.
What dishes can you make with Northern lobster?
Use the meat in a lobster roll with mayonnaise and lemon, fold it into a creamy pasta sauce, or serve it with melted butter. The shell can also flavour a stock or bisque; simmer it with onion, celery and herbs, then strain.
What can you use instead of Northern lobster?
For a similar sweet, firm texture, use cooked crab or prawns in rolls, salads and pasta. Crayfish can work in a sandwich or salad too, though its flavour is milder.
How is Northern lobster different from spiny lobster?
Northern lobster has large front claws, while spiny lobster has long antennae and no large claws. Spiny lobster has 20.6 g of protein and 112 kcal per 100 g, compared with 17 g and 77 kcal in Northern lobster.
How much Northern lobster is a typical portion?
A typical portion is about 150 g of lobster meat. That provides 25 g of protein; lobster is also a source of selenium and copper.
Can you eat Northern lobster if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: lobster is a crustacean shellfish and can trigger a serious allergic reaction. Avoid it if you have a shellfish allergy, and take care with shared cooking water, utensils and surfaces.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174208 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
