Tail only Lobster Calories and Nutrition Facts
Tail only Lobster has 59 calories per 100 g, with 13 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 0.4 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Lobster, tail only, frozen, wild caught (FDC ID: 2747657).
A 100g serving of tail only lobster contains 59 calories, 13g protein, 0.9g total carbs (0.9g net carbs), and 0.4g fat.
Energy density
0.59 kcal/g
very low
Protein / 100 kcal
22 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0.9 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
169 g
≈ 6 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 509mg
Lobster, tail only, frozen, wild caught nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for lobster, tail only, frozen, wild caught per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (13 g per 100 g), relatively low in calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | — |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 509 mg | 22% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Tail only Lobster calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.59 kcal per gram (very low energy density), you can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 17 kcal | 3.7 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 59 kcal | 13 g | 0.9 g | 0.4 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 67 kcal | 14.7 g | 1 g | 0.5 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 134 kcal | 29.5 g | 2 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 268 kcal | 59 g | 4.1 g | 1.8 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2747657.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How tail only lobster compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, tail only lobster ranks 3rd lowest in calories and 21st highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 41% below it. The lightest option in the category is squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only at 44 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained at 26.9 g per 100 g.
| Fish & Seafood (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only | 44 kcal | 8.8 g | 0.44 |
| 🐟 Fish, pollock, raw | 56 kcal | 12.3 g | 0.56 |
| 🦞 Lobster, tail only, frozen, wild caught (this page) | 59 kcal | 13 g | 0.59 |
| 🍽️ Cod, Pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild caught | 61 kcal | 14.2 g | 0.61 |
| 🐟 Fish, cod, Atlantic, wild caught, raw | 66 kcal | 16.1 g | 0.66 |
Portion planning with tail only lobster
- 100 calories comes to about 169 g (6 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 154 g, bringing 91 kcal with it — that is 22 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 6% carbs, 88% protein, 6% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 13 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 0.4 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0.9 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Tail only Lobster FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of tail only lobster?
One serving of 100 g provides 59 calories, 0.9 g total carbs, 13 g protein, and 0.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of tail only lobster?
Tail only Lobster contains 59 calories per 100 g, with 13 g protein, 0.9 g carbohydrate, and 0.4 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for tail only lobster?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Lobster, tail only, frozen, wild caught" is FDC ID: 2747657. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of tail only lobster?
By calories, tail only lobster is approximately 6% carbohydrates, 88% protein, and 6% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of tail only lobster?
One ounce (28 g) of tail only lobster has 17 calories, with 3.7 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 67 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 268 calories.
How much tail only lobster is 100 calories?
About 169 g of tail only lobster supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.59 kcal per gram (very low energy density). You can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
How much tail only lobster do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 154 g of tail only lobster, which also brings 91 calories with it. That works out to 22 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is tail only lobster high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Tail only Lobster sits 41% below the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 3rd lowest of 23 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.