Calories in 8 Oz of Lobster
8 oz of lobster (227 g) has 220 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 47 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 91% protein, 9% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of lobster has 165 calories. Burning 220 calories takes about 39 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Lobster calories by serving size
Common amounts of lobster with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 49 | 10 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 claw | 50 g | 49 | 10 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 65 | 14 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 97 | 21 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 2 claws | 100 g | 97 | 21 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 1 tail | 100 g | 97 | 21 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 110 | 24 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 131 | 28 g | 1.3 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 194 | 42 g | 1.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 lobster | 200 g | 194 | 42 g | 1.9 g | 0 g |
| 2 tails | 200 g | 194 | 42 g | 1.9 g | 0 g |
| 8 oz | 227 g | 220 | 47 g | 2.2 g | 0 g |
| 2 lobster | 400 g | 388 | 84 g | 3.8 g | 0 g |
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Lobster: common questions
How many calories are in 8 oz of lobster?
8 oz of lobster weighs about 227 g and has 220 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of lobster?
8 oz of lobster has 47 g of protein, which is 95% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of lobster?
8 oz of lobster has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much lobster is 100 calories?
100 calories of lobster is 103 g, about 1/2 lobster.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706349. Original description: Lobster. Portion weights are USDA household measures.