Lobster nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Lobster
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
0 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
( grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
7.8 (acidic )
Calories
77
Cholesterol
Copper
Selenium
Sodium
Calcium
Explanation: This food contains more Cholesterol than 92% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (8%) which contain more Cholesterol, this food itself is rich in Cholesterol more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Copper, Selenium, Sodium and Calcium
Lobster Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
33%
Daily Value: 33%
16.52 g of 50 g
Fats:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
0.75 g of 65 g
Carbs:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
Water:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
80.95 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.78 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
77
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
42%
Cholesterol
127mg
18%
Sodium
423mg
0%
TotalCarbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
17g
Vitamin D
1mcg
0%
Calcium
84mg
8%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
200mg
6%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
84 mg of 1,000 mg
8%
Iron:
0.26 mg of 18 mg
1%
Magnesium:
38 mg of 400 mg
10%
Phosphorus:
161 mg of 1,000 mg
16%
Potassium:
200 mg of 3,500 mg
6%
Sodium:
423 mg of 2,400 mg
18%
Zinc:
3.53 mg of 15 mg
24%
Copper:
1.349 mg of 2 mg
67%
Manganese:
0.056 mg of 2 mg
3%
Selenium:
63.6 µg of 70 µg
91%
Choline:
70.3 mg of 550 mg
13%
Mineral chart - relative view
Copper
1.349 mg
TOP 16%
Selenium
63.6 mg
TOP 21%
Sodium
423 mg
TOP 25%
Calcium
84 mg
TOP 25%
Zinc
3.53 mg
TOP 26%
Magnesium
38 mg
TOP 27%
Phosphorus
161 mg
TOP 50%
Potassium
200 mg
TOP 59%
Choline
70.3 mg
TOP 59%
Manganese
0.056 mg
TOP 66%
Iron
0.26 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
4 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.87 mg of 20 mg
4%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.02 mg of 2 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.014 mg of 2 mg
1%
Vitamin B3:
1.591 mg of 20 mg
8%
Vitamin B5:
1.449 mg of 10 mg
14%
Vitamin B6:
0.104 mg of 2 mg
5%
Folate, total:
10 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
1.25 µg of 6 µg
21%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 80 µg
0%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B5
1.449 µg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B12
1.25 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin E
0.87 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B3
1.591 µg
TOP 62%
Folate, total
10 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B6
0.104 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin A
4 µg
TOP 71%
Vitamin B1
0.02 µg
TOP 88%
Vitamin B2
0.014 µg
TOP 94%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
215 mg of 280 mg
77%
Threonine:
654 mg of 1,050 mg
62%
Isoleucine:
723 mg of 1,400 mg
52%
Leucine:
1197 mg of 2,730 mg
44%
Lysine:
1240 mg of 2,100 mg
59%
Methionine:
413 mg of 1,050 mg
39%
Phenylalanine:
680 mg of 1,750 mg
39%
Valine:
741 mg of 1,820 mg
41%
Histidine:
413 mg of 700 mg
59%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.296 g
All nutrients for Lobster per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 39% | 32% | 16.52g |
5.9 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 1% | 77% | 0.75g |
44.4 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Calories | 3% | 79% | 77kcal |
1.6 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Sugars | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 8% | 25% | 84mg |
1.5 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 1% | 87% | 0.26mg |
10 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 10% | 27% | 38mg |
3.7 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 23% | 50% | 161mg |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 4% | 59% | 200mg |
1.4 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 18% | 25% | 423mg |
1.2 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 32% | 26% | 3.53mg |
1.8 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 16% | 1.35mg |
9.5 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 71% | 4IU |
4176.5 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 6% | 49% | 0.87mg |
1.7 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 1% | 88% | 0.02mg |
13.3 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 1% | 94% | 0.01mg |
9.3 times less than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 8% | 62% | 1.59mg |
6 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 14% | 30% | 1.45mg |
1.3 times more than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 5% | 63% | 0.1mg |
1.1 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 3% | 62% | 10µg |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 21% | 39% | 1.25µg |
1.8 times more than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 63% | 0.22mg |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 70% | 0.65mg |
1.1 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 69% | 0.72mg |
1.3 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 71% | 1.2mg |
2 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 69% | 1.24mg |
2.7 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 68% | 0.41mg |
4.3 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 69% | 0.68mg |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 71% | 0.74mg |
2.7 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 71% | 0.41mg |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 42% | 8% | 127mg |
2.9 times less than Egg
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 71% | 0.01g |
1353.6 times less than Margarine 
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| Saturated Fat | 1% | 78% | 0.18g |
32.6 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 77% | 0.22g |
44.5 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 72% | 0.3g |
159.4 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.