Lobster, Northern, Cooked, Moist heat
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 55% of daily vitamin B-12, 37% of daily zinc and 27% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-12 1.43 mcg
- Zinc 4.05 mg
- Protein 19 g
- DHA 0.07 g
- Choline 80.9 mg
- Calcium 96 mg
- Potassium 230 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.11 mg
- Folate (DFE) 11 mcg
- Iron 0.29 mg
- Riboflavin 0.01 mg
- Vitamin D 1 IU
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 96 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 80.9 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0.07 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 11 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.29 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 19 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.43 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 4.05 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedCooked northern lobster is recommended during pregnancy as an FDA Best Choice shellfish. It provides lean dietary protein, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12 with very low mercury levels. The FDA instructs that lobster must be cooked thoroughly until the shell turns red and the meat becomes firm and white. Avoid eating the greenish tomalley organ, which concentrates environmental toxins, and enjoy the tail and claw meat.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Lobster, Northern, Cooked, Moist heat provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.