Lobster, cooked: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 cal | 76 cal | 4% |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 124 mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 486 mg | 413 mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 19.0 g | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 82 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 196 mg | 4% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 cal | 76 cal | 4% |
| Energy (kJ) | 372 kJ | 316 kJ | |
| Water | 78.1 % | 66.4 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 19.0 g | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 124 mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 0.13 g | 0.11 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 0.05 g | 0.04 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.03 g | 0.03 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 0.18 g | 0.15 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.03 g | 0.03 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.04 g | 0.03 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.05 g | 0.04 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.03 g | 0.03 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.12 g | 0.10 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.08 g | 0.07 g |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 486 mg | 413 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 82 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 196 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 185 mg | 157 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 4.1 mg | 3.4 mg | 31% |
| Copper | 1.55 mg | 1.32 mg | 146% |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | 0.06 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 73.1 µg | 62.1 µg | 113% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1 µg | 1 µg | 0% |
| Retinol | 1 µg | 1 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.00 mg | 0.85 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 1.8 mg | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 1.67 mg | 1.42 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.10 mg | 6% |
| Folate (DFE) | 11 µg | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.43 µg | 1.22 µg | 51% |
| Choline | 81 mg | 69 mg | 13% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 3 oz (85 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 2.14 g | 1.82 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Raw or cooked?
100 g of Lobster, northern, raw and 100 g of Lobster, cooked don't have the same calories, because cooking changes the amount of water. Pick the line that matches the state you weighed the food in.
Lobster, northern, raw: 77 cal. Lobster, cooked: 89 cal. Values per 100 g.
Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. 100 g raw gives about 85 g cooked. Per 100 g: 77 kcal raw and 89 kcal boiled or steamed.
Questions about Lobster, cooked
How many calories are in Lobster, cooked?
Lobster, cooked has 89 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 3 oz (85 g), that is 76 calories.
What is the difference between Lobster, northern, raw and Lobster, cooked?
Lobster, northern, raw has 77 cal per 100 g and Lobster, cooked has 89 cal. The difference comes mostly from water: cooking adds or removes water, so the same weight carries different calories.
Where do the values for Lobster, cooked come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 174209: “Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.