Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat: Nutrition Facts
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Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat contains 89 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (145 g) provides about 129 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from protein, with 9% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 172% of the Daily Value for copper, 133% of the Daily Value for selenium and 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.86 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.21 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0.013 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 146 mg | 49% |
| Sodium M | 486 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.7 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.4 µg | 60% |
| Choline C | 80.9 mg | 15% |
| Calcium M | 96 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus M | 185 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 230 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 4.1 mg | 37% |
| Copper M | 1.6 mg | 172% |
| Manganese M | 0.065 mg | 3% |
| Selenium M | 73.1 µg | 133% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 91%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat0.86 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.21 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium486 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.34 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.75 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.83 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 1.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.48 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.78 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.67 g |
| Valine M | 0.85 g |
| Arginine M | 1.8 g |
| Histidine M | 0.48 g |
| Alanine M | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 0.85 g |
| Serine M | 0.73 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.078 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.05 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.038 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.052 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 1 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 78.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 372 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 4 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Crustaceans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw Raw | 86 | 17.4 g | 0.74 g | 0.97 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw Raw | 90 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 242 | 21.4 g | 11.5 g | 12.3 g |
| Shrimp, cooked Cooked | 119 | 22.8 g | 1.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi | 101 | 12.4 g | 9.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 110 | 22.3 g | 0.95 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 115 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 143 | 26.4 g | 3.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 97 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked Cooked | 87 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Fish, cod, steamed Cooked | 87 | 19.3 g | 0 g | 0.52 g |
| Fish, cod, Pacific, cooked, dry heat (may contain additives to retain moisture) Cooked | 85 | 18.7 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 90 | 20 g | 0 g | 0.55 g |
| Fish, ocean perch, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 96 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 97 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Crayfish, cooked Cooked | 97 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Fish, cod, Pacific, cooked Cooked | 84 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 0.25 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked crustaceans?
100 g of cooked crustaceans has 89 kcal. 1 cup (145 g): about 129 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 76 kcal.
Is cooked crustaceans high in protein?
Cooked crustaceans contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.6 g in 1 cup (145 g). About 91% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is below the median (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked crustaceans?
Cooked crustaceans has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked crustaceans?
Cooked crustaceans contains 0.86 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.21 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked crustaceans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (172% DV), selenium (133% DV), Vitamin B12 (60% DV), zinc (37% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked crustaceans?
100 g contains 486 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does crustaceans have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat has 89 kcal, while crustaceans, crab, blue, canned has 83 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174209. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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