Lobster

Lobster

Lobster, the king of the Crustacean family, is enjoyed around the world.

The most popular variety in the United States is the Maine lobster, or American lobster which is found off the Atlantic coast of the northern United States and Canada. Spiny lobsters - also known as rock lobsters -are found in the waters off Florida, Southern California, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Because spiny lobsters have no claws, the edible portion of this lobster is its tail.

In addition to being a delicacy, lobster provides an excellent source of protein, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B12 and niacin, plus a good source of calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin B6.

ECO-TIP: Ocean's Alive lists California spiny lobster and the U.S. Carribean Spiny Lobster as "Eco-Best"; Maine Lobster is rated as "Eco-OK"

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorous
*Good Source of: Niacin, Magnesium
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Fresh lobsters are available year-round. Make certain that lobster is alive when you buy it; bacteria form quickly in a dead lobster. A good test is to pick the lobster up - if the tail curls it's alive. Prepare the lobster the same day you purchase it. Whole lobsters and chunk lobster meat are also sold canned or flash frozen.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-whole LOBSTER,NORTHERN,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 135

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.27 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.39 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.22 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	142.5 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.75 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	28.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	105 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	2.2 IU	7%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	1.4 mcg	23%
Vitamin K	0.15 mg	0%
Folate	13.5 mcg	3%
Niacin	2.2 mg	11%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	72 mg	7%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.45 mg	2%
Magnesium	40.5 mg	10%
Manganese	0.08 mg	4%
Phosphorous	216 mg	22%
Potassium	412.5 mg	12%
Selenium	62.1 mcg	89%
Sodium	444 mg	18%
Zinc	4.5 mg	30%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).