Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw contains 77 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lobster (150 g) provides about 116 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 150% of the Daily Value for copper, 116% of the Daily Value for selenium and 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.75 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.18 g | 0.9% |
| Trans fat C | 0.011 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 127 mg | 42% |
| Sodium C | 423 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 16.5 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.87 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 1.4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 52% |
| Choline C | 70.3 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 161 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 200 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper C | 1.3 mg | 150% |
| Manganese C | 0.056 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 63.6 µg | 116% |
| Fluoride C | 10.6 µg |
% 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
- Protein16.5 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat0.75 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.18 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium423 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0 g |
| Glucose C | 0 g |
| Fructose C | 0 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.65 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.72 g |
| Leucine C | 1.2 g |
| Lysine C | 1.2 g |
| Methionine C | 0.41 g |
| Cystine C | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.68 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.59 g |
| Valine C | 0.74 g |
| Arginine C | 1.5 g |
| Histidine C | 0.41 g |
| Alanine C | 0.88 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 2.4 g |
| Glycine C | 1.1 g |
| Proline C | 0.74 g |
| Serine C | 0.64 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.068 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 1 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 81 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.9 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 324 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic cod, raw Raw | 82 | 17.8 g | 0 g | 0.67 g |
| Fish, roughy, orange, raw Raw | 76 | 16.4 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| Fish, pout, ocean, raw Raw | 79 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 0.91 g |
| Fish, haddock, raw Raw | 74 | 16.3 g | 0 g | 0.45 g |
| Frog legs, raw Raw | 73 | 16.4 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw Raw | 79 | 16.2 g | 0.82 g | 0.7 g |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, wild caught, raw Raw | 70 | 16.1 g | 0 g | 0.67 g |
| Fish, pollock, Alaska, raw Raw | 76 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 0.82 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw crustaceans?
100 g of raw crustaceans has 77 kcal. 1 lobster (150 g): about 116 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 65 kcal.
Is raw crustaceans high in protein?
Raw crustaceans contains 16.5 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.8 g in 1 lobster (150 g). About 91% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in raw crustaceans?
Raw 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 raw crustaceans?
Raw crustaceans contains 0.75 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.18 g is saturated (0.9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw crustaceans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (150% DV), selenium (116% DV), Vitamin B12 (52% DV), zinc (32% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw crustaceans?
100 g contains 423 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does crustaceans have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw has 77 kcal, while crustaceans, crab, blue, canned has 83 kcal. Processing 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 174208. 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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