Lobster
Description
Lobster is a stalk-eyed crustacean, belonging to the species Homarus vulgaris (found on European shores) and also the species Homarus americanus (found on the Atlantic coast of North America). As with all seafood, it is lower in calories than red meat, portion per portion. However, it is much higher in cholesterol and should therefore be avoided by individuals on a Low Fat Diet (Pritikin).
Caloric Content
| 1 | |
| Calories: | 77 |
| Protein: | 16 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | .43 gm |
| Fiber: | 0 gm |
| Total fats: | .76 gm |
| Saturated fats: | - gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | - gm |
| Cholesterol: | 81 mg |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | trace | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .368 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .041 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | - | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | .786 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | 4.54 | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | 1.23 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | 1.39 | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | .4 | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | trace | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | 30 IU |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 26 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | 1.41 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | .54 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 15.6 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | .047 | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 166 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 236 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | 94 | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 272 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | 2.57 | 15 mg |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | |
| Tryptophan: | .223 gm |
| Threonine: | .647 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .774 gm |
| Leucine: | 1.29 gm |
| Lysine: | 1.4 gm |
| Methionine: | .45 gm |
| Cysteine: | .179 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .675 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .532 gm |
| Valine: | .751 gm |
| Arginine: | 1.4 gm |
| Histidine: | .325 gm |
| Alanine: | .905 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | 1.65 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | 2.73 gm |
| Glycine: | .964 gm |
| Proline: | .527 gm |
| Serine: | .629 gm |
1. 3 ounces, 85 grams
References
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search. McGraw-Hill: New York. 1990.
Woolf, H.B. ed. Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. G & C Merriam: Springfield, MA. 1984.
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