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Spiny lobster

Spiny lobster is a clawless marine crustacean commonly sold whole or as tail meat, whose cooked flesh is firm, springy and mildly sweet.

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About Spiny lobster

Spiny lobster is a marine crustacean distinguished from clawed lobsters by its long antennae and lack of large front claws. Its edible flesh is found mainly in the tail and has a firm, springy texture and a mildly sweet, briny flavour when cooked. It is commonly sold whole or as tail meat, fresh or frozen.

The name covers several related market species rather than one universally specified species, and products may differ in size and cut. Raw flesh is translucent and becomes opaque as it cooks; texture depends on handling and cooking. Prepared or frozen products can also include added ingredients, so the common name alone does not describe every retail form.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

spiny lobster

English

cape spiny lobster meat (canned)

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English

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat

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Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw

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Spiny lobster, Raw

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Spiny lobster nutrition & diet

Spiny lobster nutritional value

Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
112kcal
Protein
20.6g
Carbs
2.4g
Fat
1.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare the same edible portion and state—raw or cooked, tail or whole meat, fresh or frozen—and account for any added ingredients.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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