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Source of protein and selenium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Lobster pasta (250 g) has 428 calories. That works out to 171 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.8 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 10.3 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 75 µg of Selenium covers 136% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
428
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
57.8g
· 21% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
10.3g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 24% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.63 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 663 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 428 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 342 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 300 g | 513 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 599 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 400 g | 684 kcal |
Calculated from 171 calories per 100 g.
Lobster pasta typically combines pasta, cooked lobster meat, and a sauce made with ingredients such as garlic, butter or olive oil, lemon, herbs, tomato, or cream. The exact recipe varies, but the lobster is usually added near the end so it stays tender.
To make lobster pasta, cook the pasta, prepare a garlic-and-butter or olive-oil sauce, then toss in cooked lobster meat and the drained pasta. Add lemon and herbs to finish, and warm the lobster briefly rather than cooking it for a long time.
Long pasta such as linguine, tagliatelle, or fettuccine works especially well for lobster pasta because it holds the sauce and pairs neatly with lobster pieces. Spaghetti is another easy option; choose a shape that lets the delicate seafood remain the focus.
Yes, frozen lobster works for lobster pasta. Thaw it in the refrigerator, drain away excess liquid, and add cooked lobster meat to the sauce only long enough to warm through. Thawing seafood at room temperature for an extended period is not a safe shortcut.
Lobster pasta can be delicious with either tomato or cream sauce. Tomato brings acidity, while cream makes the dish richer; for a lighter preparation that lets the lobster stand out, use garlic, olive oil, lemon, and herbs instead.
Add cooked lobster to lobster pasta at the end and heat it gently just until warm. Prolonged simmering or repeated reheating can make lobster dry and rubbery, so finish the sauce and pasta before stirring in the seafood.
Yes, cooked lobster meat is a convenient choice for lobster pasta. Remove it from the shell, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and fold it into the finished sauce just before serving so it warms without becoming overcooked.
A crisp green salad, steamed vegetables, or simply dressed asparagus makes a good side for lobster pasta. These lighter accompaniments balance a buttery or creamy sauce without competing with the lobster's mild, sweet flavor.
Refrigerate leftover lobster pasta promptly in a covered container and eat it soon. Reheat it gently in a pan with a little water or sauce; avoid leaving seafood pasta at room temperature for an extended time or reheating it repeatedly.
Lobster pasta provides protein from the lobster, but its overall balance depends on the sauce and portion. For a lighter version, use less butter or cream and add lemon, herbs, and vegetables rather than relying on a rich sauce.
Vitamins
B12
1.38µg · 57% DV
B3
5.25mg · 33% DV
B1
0.3mg · 25% DV
Folate
80µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Selenium
75µg · 136% DV
Copper
0.45mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
340mg · 49% DV
Manganese
0.8mg · 35% DV
Sodium
663mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
413mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Lobster pasta pairs cooked pasta with lobster meat, often in a sauce of tomato, butter or cream, with garlic and herbs. Versions appear in coastal Italian cooking as well as Italian-American restaurants, where the dish may be served as a special seafood main rather than an everyday meal.
The lobster brings a sweet, delicate flavour and tender texture; lemon and fresh herbs help balance a rich sauce. Across English-speaking dining settings, it is usually served hot as a main course, sometimes with a simple salad. Pasta supplies much of the carbohydrate, while lobster contributes protein and selenium; the dish has 10.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter version, choose a tomato-and-herb sauce over a cream-based one.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.