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Health Facts & Preparation




Lobster is a heart-healthy food.

Lobster Health Facts

A Heart-Healthy Food

Lobster is continuously noted as one of the healthiest proteins available. In fact, it contains less calories, cholesterol and saturated fat than lean beef, the light meat of chicken, pork, and even shrimp. Lobster also contains Omega-3 fatty acids, noted to reduce the risk of heart disease and ease depression.

Per 100g Portion
(cooked, edible portion)
Calories Cholesterol (mg) Fat (mg)
Lobster (boiled) 98 72 0.6
Beef (lean) 216 86 9.9
Chicken Breast
(skinless, roasted)
165 85 3.6
Whole egg (poached) 149 423 10.0

Additional Health Benefits Of Lobster Meat

  • Amino acids
  • Potassium and magnesium
  • Vitamin B12, B6, B3 and B2
  • Calcium and phosphorus
  • Iron, zinc and vitamin A

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3's are polyunsaturated fatty acids "the good fat", primarily found in seafood. Research has shown that Omega-3's help to protect long-term good health as well as providing a protective health benefit. Additional benefits of Omega-3:

  • Noted to reduce blood clotting, decreasing the risk of heart attack
  • Tend to decrease the inflammatory process in the body associated with joint inflammation, swelling and pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis
  • Pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis
  • Plays a role in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • When combined with a healthy diet, Omega-3's may protect against heart disease
  • Therapeutic in easing with depression



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