Calories in Lobster gumbo
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Lobster gumbo contains 59 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 144 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from protein, with 31% from carbohydrates and 27% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for copper, 32% of the Daily Value for selenium and 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.79 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 37 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.7 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.056 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 29.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 75 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 229 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.46 mg | 51% |
| Selenium C | 17.7 µg | 32% |
% 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 42%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein6.2 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars1.8 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat1.8 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.79 gbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium288 mgbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.37 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.27 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.075 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.068 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.077 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 94 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 4,160 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 66 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 85.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 1 µg |
| Folate, food C | 21 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp gumbo | 61 | 6.5 g | 4.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 69 | 7.1 g | 4.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Lomi salmon | 60 | 7.6 g | 3.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Seafood garden salad with seafood, lettuce, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 47 | 7.1 g | 3 g | 0.49 g |
| Seafood garden salad with seafood, lettuce, eggs, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 62 | 7.9 g | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Bibimbap, Korean | 76 | 5.5 g | 8.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Shrimp garden salad, shrimp, lettuce, eggs, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 65 | 8.3 g | 2.8 g | 2 g |
| Seafood garden salad with seafood, lettuce, vegetables excluding tomato and carrots, no dressing | 47 | 7.7 g | 2.6 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lobster gumbo?
100 g of lobster gumbo has 59 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 144 kcal.
How much protein is in lobster gumbo?
Lobster gumbo contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.1 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in lobster gumbo?
Lobster gumbo has 4.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lobster gumbo?
Lobster gumbo contains 1.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.79 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does lobster gumbo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (51% DV), selenium (32% DV), Vitamin B12 (16% DV) and zinc (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lobster gumbo?
100 g contains 288 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707141. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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