Lobster Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Lobster is a source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, which are essential for cell membrane structure and are recommended by the USDA to support fetal development and brain health .
Regular consumption of aquatic foods like lobster is consistently linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and improved neurological development .
Lobster provides high-quality protein containing all essential amino acids, which are necessary for tissue repair and metabolic function .
Most epidemiological studies indicate that eating at least one serving of seafood per week is associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults .

Interesting fact

In the 17th and 18th centuries, lobsters were so abundant in North America that they were considered 'poverty food' and were frequently served to prisoners or used as garden fertilizer.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Iodine

SUPER

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Vitamin B12

EPIC

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Copper

EPIC

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Selenium

kcal per 100g

Protein20.3g

Fat1.13g

Carbs0.35g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.43g

Monounsat0.30g

Saturated0.21g

Seasonality

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Diet

PescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Impact varies significantly by catch method and region; pot-caught is generally preferred over trawling.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Store in the coldest part of the fridge, ideally on ice

Freeze

3–6 months

Best frozen in brine or vacuum-sealed

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Dietary Intake and Nutrient Composition of Seafood - NCBI - NIH

[3]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Aquatic Foods - The Nutrition Source

[7]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Exploring the Complexities of Seafood: From Benefits to Contaminants - PMC

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

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