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Lobster

Cooked · Fish & Seafood

51/100C tier

Calories89

Protein19g

Fiber0g

Sodium296mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 51 out of 100, #20 of 28 seafood. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (87/100); omega-3 drags it down (7/100).

The short version: The luxury crustacean that's secretly lean.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories89

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.9g1%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%

Cholesterol 95mg32%

Sodium 296mg13%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Protein 19g38%

Selenium 28.4mcg52%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 51

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587

Protein ×2585

Clean label ×1580

Micronutrients ×2513

Omega-3 ×207

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

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Questions people ask

Is Lobster healthy?

It grades C — 51 out of 100, #20 of 28 seafood in our system. The luxury crustacean that's secretly lean.

How many calories are in Lobster?

89 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Lobster calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.