Nutritional Information about Grand Manan Lobsters

Nutrition: Today's sophisticated consumers seek out foods that not only taste fantastic but are nutritious as well. Good news! Meat from a hard-shell lobster is low in fat and carbohydrates, while high in protein. In fact, lobster meat has less saturated fat, calories and cholesterol than many of our lean favorites, such as pork, extra lean beef, and white chicken meat. At less than 100 calories per serving (89% of calories from protein), Grand Manan Lobster is a great meal choice for any diet.

This table compares the most popular high protein foods: Click for larger version.

These foods were selected because they are the lean alternatives sought after by health-conscious individuals. The table highlights that Grand Manan Lobster represents a highly beneficial source of protein. A single serving of Grand Manan Lobster affords the lowest calories per serving, and the highest proportion of protein, yet is lowest in fat (only five calories). More importantly, lobster meat contains only 0.1 g of saturated fats, 1/10 that of turkey (light meat), the next closest food. Cholesterol levels for Grand Manan Lobster are among the lowest in the table, only slightly higher than salmon and turkey.

Lobster meat contains good levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Because Grand Manan Lobster derives almost all of its calories from protein, it offers considerable flexibility in satisfying dietary needs. For those wishing to lower their fat or carbohydrate intake, lobster offers one of the best choices for protein consumption. In addition, Grand Manan Lobster can be used in a variety of dishes to balance caloric intake.

Part of the nutritional benefit of Grand Manan lobsters is attributed to when they are harvested. In the waters surrounding Grand Manan Island, the lobster fishing season is suspended during the summer molting period to ensure that the majority of harvested lobsters are hard-shelled. Molting enables the lobster to grow by shedding its old shell. Lobsters in the molting stage (soft-shelled) absorb considerable amounts of water, which impact flavor and nutritional content. A hard-shelled Grand Manan Lobster will be solid with meat while offering delicious flavor and maximum nutritional value.

Grand Manan Lobsters are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. They are high in vitamin B12, are an excellent source of copper and selenium, and a good source of phosphorus.

Because our lobster is low in fat, is virtually free of saturated fat, and has only 1 g of carbohydrate per serving, Grand Manan Lobster is a great choice for any healthy diet.

Thanks to the Atlantic Canada Lobster & Seafood Promotion Group for providing the nutritional information contained on this page.