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Lobster (cooked)

Lean protein with a luxury premium; the butter dip is the real expense.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g89 kcal 19.0 g0.0 g 0.0 g0.9 g
Per 100 kcal— 21.3 g0.0 g 0.0 g1.0 g
One tail · 145 g129 kcal27.6 g0.0 g0.0 g1.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 91%fat 9%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.0 g
Saturated fat0.2 g
Sodium486 mg · 21% DV
Potassium230 mg · 5% DV
Calcium96 mg · 7% DV
Iron0 mg · 2% DV
Magnesium43 mg · 10% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.0 mg · 7% DV
Folate (DFE)11 mcg · 3% DV
Choline80.9 mg · 15% DV
Vitamin B60.12 mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus185 mg · 15% DV
Copper1.55 mg · 172% DV
Potassium : sodium0.5 : 1
Protein28 g · 55% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium334 mg · 7% DVCalcium139 mg · 11% DVIron0.4 mg · 2% DVMagnesium62 mg · 15% DVSodium705 mg · 31% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 174209 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

158 gfor 30 g protein
141 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsLobster
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliLobster
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastLobster

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gFlounder17.7 g#5 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Lobster0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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