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Nutritional Profile of Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
We got 44 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Steamed Or Boiled Lobster.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for nine nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Water (Water)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 251 mg | 71.2 mg | 375 | 2604 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 338 mg | 95.8 mg | 355 | 2177 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 207 mg | 58.7 mg | 379 | 2601 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 850 mg | 241 mg | 385 | 1664 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 46 | 707 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 251 | 1139 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 376 | 2151 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 332 | 1639 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 145 | 208 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 179 mg | 50.7 mg | 352 | 2637 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 299 | 949 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 227 | 443 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 294 | 345 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 162 | 191 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 116 mg | 32.9 mg | 191 | 225 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 138 | 264 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 315 | 2356 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 210 | 906 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 136 | 163 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 5.4 g | 106 | 373 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 54 | 447 |
| Folate, food | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 41 | 281 |
| Folate, total | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 45 | 386 |
| Niacin | 1.4 mg | 385.6 µg | 332 | 1437 |
| Riboflavin | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 240 | 798 |
| Thiamin | 21 µg | 6 µg | 200 | 863 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 0.2 µg | 303 | 643 |
| Vitamin B6 | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 276 | 881 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 990 µg | 280.7 µg | 146 | 544 |
| Retinol | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 135 | 480 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 136 | 712 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 91 mg | 25.8 mg | 42 | 454 |
| Copper, Cu | 1.2 mg | 348.7 µg | 38 | 135 |
| Iron, Fe | 260 µg | 73.7 µg | 211 | 903 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 55 | 295 |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 226 | 535 |
| Potassium, K | 160 mg | 45.4 mg | 285 | 738 |
| Selenium, Se | 72.6 µg | 20.6 µg | 30 | 93 |
| Sodium, Na | 665 mg | 188.5 mg | 42 | 484 |
| Zinc, Zn | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 33 | 511 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 41.1 mg | 40 | 236 |
| Choline | 80.4 mg | 22.8 mg | 99 | 358 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 77.6 g | 22 g | 51 | 772 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 88 kcal | 24.9 kcal | 177 | 600 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Steamed Or Boiled Lobster
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Without Shell | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Small Lobster Tail (yield From 1 Lb Lobster) | 64.0 g | 2.3 oz |
| 1 Lobster Tail (8 Oz), Frozen (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 104.0 g | 3.7 oz |
| 1 Spiny Or Rock Lobster Tail (8 Oz) Frozen (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 104.0 g | 3.7 oz |
| 1 Small Lobster (1 Lb Live Weight) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 118.0 g | 4.2 oz |
| 1 Lobster Tail, Fresh (8 Oz) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 125.0 g | 4.4 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked, Diced | 145.0 g | 5.1 oz |
| 1 Medium Lobster Tail (yield From 2.5 Lb Lobster) | 147.0 g | 5.2 oz |
| 1 Large Lobster Tail (yield From 4 Lb Lobster) | 227.0 g | 8.0 oz |
| 1 Medium Spiny Or Rock Lobster (2.5 Lb Live Weight) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 295.0 g | 10.4 oz |
| 1 Medium Lobster (2.5 Lb Live Weight) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 295.0 g | 10.4 oz |
| 1 Large Lobster (4 Lb Live Weight) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 472.0 g | 16.6 oz |
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| Lobster | No of Nutrients |
(Coated, Made With Fat) | 56 |
(Coated, Made Without Fat) | 56 |
(Made With Fat) | 48 |
(Made Without Fat) | 47 |
| 44 | |
(Unspecified Cooking Method) | 44 |
(Coated) | 53 |
| Lobster With Butter Sauce | No of Nutrients |
(Mixture) | 52 |
| Northern Lobster | No of Nutrients |
(Crustaceans, Moist Heat) | 91 |
(Crustaceans) | 79 |
| Spiny Lobster | No of Nutrients |
(Crustaceans, Mixed Species, Moist Heat) | 65 |
(Crustaceans, Mixed Species) | 65 |
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