Lobster – The World’s Healthiest Meat!™
Lobster is the healthiest and leanest meat protein available. It contains less cholesterol, calories, and saturated fats than beef, pork, chicken or even the light meat of turkey. Pound for pound, it is the healthiest red or white meat choice.
Lobster Nutritional Fact Sheet
| Nutritional Information - Serving Size (3 oz.) Cooked Product |
Product |
Calories |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Cholesterol (mg) |
Lobster (Boiled) |
83.3 |
17.9 |
0.5 |
61.2 |
Crab (blue crab) |
87.0 |
17.0 |
1.5 |
85.0 |
Crab (dungeness crab) |
94.0 |
19.0 |
1.1 |
64.0 |
Bison/Buffalo (lean, steak) |
85.0 |
18.0 |
2.0 |
49.0 |
Ostrich/Emu |
97.0 |
22.0 |
2.0 |
58.0 |
Deer (Red/Sitka) |
134.3 |
25.5 |
2.6 |
95.2 |
Turkey (skinless) |
135.0 |
25.0 |
3.0 |
59.0 |
Chicken (skinless) |
140.0 |
27.0 |
3.0 |
59.0 |
Whole Egg (poached) |
126.7 |
10.2 |
8.5 |
359.6 |
Lamb (loin chop) |
163.0 |
23.0 |
7.0 |
70.0 |
Beef (lean, steak) |
240.0 |
23.0 |
15.0 |
77.0 |
Pork (lean, loin) |
275.0 |
24.0 |
19.0 |
84.0 |
Plus! Like other seafood, lobster is a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven to reduce hardening of the arteries and risk of heart disease.
Lobster is also high in:
- Amino acids
- Potassium and magnesium
- Vitamin A, B12, B6, B3 (niacin) and B2 (riboflavin), calcium and phosphorous, Iron, zinc.
Lobster – The World’s Healthiest Meat!™
*Nutritional Information supplied in part by the New York Sea Grant Institute.
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