Lobster Tail, Raw

Lobster Tail, Raw

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Lobster tail is the meaty abdominal section of cold-water lobsters, sold raw with firm, semi-translucent flesh that turns opaque and tender when cooked. This premium seafood is a lean protein source rich in selenium and vitamin B12, with a naturally sweet, briny flavor that pairs well with simple preparations like grilling or steaming. While low in calories and fat in its natural state, it is often served with butter-based sauces in upscale dishes.

Macro Impact

A 3 oz serving contains 80 calories, 17g protein, 1g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat0.3g
Cholesterol110mg
37%
Sodium457mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate0.6g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein17g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium41mg
3%
Iron0.3mg
1%
Potassium117mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
1 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
110 / 300 g
37%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
17 / 80 g
21%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
10%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
49%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
46%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
55%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
40%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
34%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
65%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
59%
Valine
1 / 2 g
39%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
3 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
7%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
4%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
11%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
26%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
14%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
14%
Cobalamin, B12
5 / 2 mcg
223%
Folate
15 / 400 mcg
4%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
3 / 83 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
9%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
41 / 1k mg
4%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
66%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
2%
Magnesium
25 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
122 / 700 mg
17%
Potassium
117 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
32 / 55 mcg
59%
Sodium
457 / 2.3k mg
20%
Zinc
4 / 10 mg
41%
Chromium
2 / 30 mcg
6%
Molybdenum
20 / 45 mcg
43%
Iodine
595 / 150 mcg
397%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
65 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
60 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 174208.
  2. 2.Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 174211.
  3. 3.Crustaceans, lobster, american (northern), raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3209.
  4. 4.Lobster, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 654.
  5. 5.Norway lobster, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 655.
  6. 6.Lobster, southern rock, wild, flesh, raw. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F005228.

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