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    Lobster-Homarus americanus

    By s mDecember 21, 2016Updated:June 18, 2017No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Lobster is the lobster species that belongs to the family Nephropidae. It is usually found in Atlantic coast of North America from Labrador to New Jersey. They live on the ocean, land and fresh water. It is also called American lobster, Canadian lobster, Northern lobster, True lobster, Maine lobster, Canadian Reds, Blackshell, Buckle shell, Blueshell, Crack backer, Maine lobster, Hard shell lobster, Massach Maine lobster, Northern lobster, New shell, Old shell lobster, Shedder, Northern Atlantic lobster and Softshell. This type of lobsters is bluish green to brown in color having red spines.

    History

    It is found on Atlantic coast of North America from Labrador to New Jersey. It could be found in North Carolina (Cape Hatteras) and Strait of Belle Isle. It is richly available in Gulf of Maine of US and Canada.

    Description

    American lobster measures up to 8-24 inches (200-610 mm) and weighs upto 1-9 pounds (0.45-4.08 kg). It is found in sandy, muddy and rocky bottoms. They live upto 70 years. They have three pairs of antennas which functions as sensory organs.  The eyes of American lobster are sensitive to light and do not see clearly. Their diet is prey, crustaceans, cnidarians and brittle stars.

    Nutritional value

    In 145 grams of lobster, we could find 113.26 g of moisture, 129 calories, 27.55 g of protein, 1.25 g of total fat and 3.1 g of ash. It grants the minerals such as calcium (139 mg), iron (0.42 mg), magnesium (62 mg), phosphorus (268 mg), potassium (334 mg), sodium (705 mg), zinc (5.87 mg), copper(2.248 mg), manganese (0.094 mg) and selenium (106 µg).

    Health benefits of Lobster

    Lobster is delicious that helps to build strong bones, promotes growth, boost brain, lower inflammation, speeds up healing process, prevents heart health and lowers inflammation. The flesh is loaded with various nutrients and minerals but should be consumed in moderate amounts.

    1. Healthy heart

    Lobster possess adequate amount of sodium that helps to prevent atherosclerosis and inflammation. But the people with heart ailments should avoid it due to the presence of omega-6 and 3s. It helps to balance cholesterol if consumed moderately. (1)

    1. Cognitive health

    Lobsters have high amounts of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B which is associated to maintain the integrity of nerves. Additionally, it is a great source of choline which raises the formation of neurotransmitters. It also raises the functions of brain. (2)

    1. Provides energy

    It has high amount of protein in the delicious meat. If it is added to diet, it helps to boost energy. (3)

    1. Repairment

    Lobster is a great source of protein which makes the building block in bodies. It repairs the damaged tissues, build new cells and strengthen bones. (4)

    1. Lowers inflammation

    It contains good fat that helps to lower inflammation of the body. The fatty acids such as Omega-3 help to maintain the balance in cholesterol and increase the prostaglandins production. It is vital for cardiovascular conditions, arthritic and circulatory health. (5)

    1. Bone health

    Lobster is great source of phosphorus and calcium which helps to increase the mineral density of bones and prevents osteoporosis as well as age related issues. (6)

    How to Eat         

    • It is consumed by adding it in soups.
    • It is boiled or steamed.
    • It is added to pasta, eggs and mashed potatoes.
    • The minced lobster is used as salad tops.
    • It could be made into burgers or lobster patties.

    Precautions

    The patients of cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure should not use lobster.

    https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/animal-product/health-benefits-lobster.html

    Other Facts        

    • The heaviest American lobster was caught in Nova Scotia, Canada, which weighs about 44.4 lb. (20.1 kg).
    • They smell with the use of their feet.
    • Stomach is divided into two: cardiac stomach and pyloric stomach.
    • The blood of lobster is colorless and turns bluish when it contacts with oxygen.
    • Lobster does not have brains.

    References:

    https://slgo.ca/en/lobster/context/characteristics.html  

    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/303332.php

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    Lobster Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Homarus americanus

    Lobster Quick Facts
    Name: Lobster
    Scientific Name: Homarus americanus
    Origin It is found on Atlantic coast of North America from Labrador to New Jersey. It could be found in North Carolina (Cape Hatteras) andn Strait of Belle Isle.
    Colors Bluish green to brown
    Calories 129 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Copper, Cu 2.248 mg (249.78%)
    Selenium, Se 106 µg (192.73%)
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 2.07 µg (86.25%)
    Tryptophan 0.36 g (81.82%)
    Isoleucine 1.206 g (72.13%)
    Health benefits Healthy heart, Cognitive health, Provides energy, Repairment, Lowers inflammation
    More facts about Lobster
    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Domain Eukaryota
    Phylum Arthropoda
    Superphylum Ecdysozoa
    Subphylum Crustacea
    Kingdom Animalia
    Subkingdom Bilateria
    Infrakingdom Protostomia
    Order Decapoda
    Superorder Eucarida
    Suborder Pleocyemata
    Infraorder Astacidea
    Family Nephropidae
    Superfamily Nephropoidea
    Subfamily Nephropinae
    Genus Homarus
    Species Homarus americanus H. Milne
    Class Malacostraca
    Sub Class Eumalacostraca
    • Moist heat
    • Raw
    Nutritional value of Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat
    Serving Size:1 cup, 145 g

    Calories 129 Kcal. Calories from Fat 11.25 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 113.26 g N/D
    Energy 129 Kcal N/D
    Energy 539 kJ N/D
    Protein 27.55 g 55.10%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.25 g 3.57%
    Ash 3.1 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 139 mg 13.90%
    Iron, Fe 0.42 mg 5.25%
    Magnesium, Mg 62 mg 14.76%
    Phosphorus, P 268 mg 38.29%
    Potassium, K 334 mg 7.11%
    Sodium, Na 705 mg 47.00%
    Zinc, Zn 5.87 mg 53.36%
    Copper, Cu 2.248 mg 249.78%
    Manganese, Mn 0.094 mg 4.09%
    Selenium, Se 106 µg 192.73%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.033 mg 2.75%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.025 mg 1.92%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.654 mg 16.59%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 2.417 mg 48.34%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.173 mg 13.31%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 16 µg 4.00%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 16 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 16 µg N/D
    Choline 117.3 mg 21.33%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 2.07 µg 86.25%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 1 µg 0.14%
    Retinol 1 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.45 mg 9.67%
    Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 1 µg 6.67%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.302 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.004 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.016 g N/D
    pentadecanoic acid (15:00) 0.007 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.183 g N/D
    Margaric acid (heptadecanoic acid) 17:00 0.007 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.075 g N/D
    Arachidic acid 20:00 (Eicosanoic acid) 0.007 g N/D
    Behenic acid (docosanoic acid) 22:00 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.367 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.049 g N/D
    16:1 c 0.044 g N/D
    16:1 t 0.006 g N/D
    17:01 0.006 g N/D
    18:1 undifferentiated 0.261 g N/D
    18:1 c 0.252 g N/D
    18:1 t 0.009 g N/D
    20:01 0.045 g N/D
    22:1 undifferentiated 0.004 g N/D
    22:1 c 0.004 g N/D
    24:1 c 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.493 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.055 g N/D
    18:2 n-6 c,c 0.048 g N/D
    18:2 CLAs 0.003 g N/D
    18:2 t not further defined 0.004 g N/D
    18:3 undifferentiated 0.072 g N/D
    18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.072 g N/D
    18:04 0.003 g N/D
    20:2 n-6 c,c 0.009 g N/D
    20:3 undifferentiated 0.017 g N/D
    20:3 n-6 0.009 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.044 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.17 g N/D
    22:04 0.003 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.009 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.113 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total trans 0.019 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0.014 g N/D
    Cholesterol 212 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.36 g 81.82%
    Threonine 1.092 g 62.05%
    Isoleucine 1.206 g 72.13%
    Leucine 1.995 g 53.98%
    Lysine 2.068 g 61.84%
    Methionine 0.689 g N/D
    Cystine 0.302 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 1.134 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.976 g N/D
    Valine 1.235 g 58.48%
    Arginine 2.542 g N/D
    Histidine 0.689 g 55.93%
    Alanine 1.464 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 2.671 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 4.063 g N/D
    Glycine 1.837 g N/D
    Proline 1.235 g N/D
    Serine 1.063 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

    Nutritional value of Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw
    Serving Size:1 lobster, 150 g

    Calories 116 Kcal. Calories from Fat 10.08 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 121.42 g N/D
    Energy 116 Kcal N/D
    Energy 486 kJ N/D
    Protein 24.78 g 49.56%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.12 g 3.20%
    Ash 2.82 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 126 mg 12.60%
    Iron, Fe 0.39 mg 4.88%
    Magnesium, Mg 57 mg 13.57%
    Phosphorus, P 242 mg 34.57%
    Potassium, K 300 mg 6.38%
    Sodium, Na 634 mg 42.27%
    Zinc, Zn 5.3 mg 48.18%
    Copper, Cu 2.024 mg 224.89%
    Manganese, Mn 0.084 mg 3.65%
    Selenium, Se 95.4 µg 173.45%
    Fluoride 15.9 µg 0.40%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.03 mg 2.50%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.021 mg 1.62%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.386 mg 14.91%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 2.174 mg 43.48%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.156 mg 12.00%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 15 µg 3.75%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 15 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 15 µg N/D
    Choline 105.4 mg 19.16%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 1.88 µg 78.33%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 2 µg 0.29%
    Vitamin A, IU 6 IU N/D
    Retinol 2 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.3 mg 8.67%
    Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 2 µg 13.33%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.271 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.003 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.015 g N/D
    pentadecanoic acid (15:00) 0.008 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.165 g N/D
    Margaric acid (heptadecanoic acid) 17:00 0.006 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.068 g N/D
    Arachidic acid 20:00 (Eicosanoic acid) 0.006 g N/D
    Behenic acid (docosanoic acid) 22:00 0.002 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.33 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.045 g N/D
    Heptadecenoic acid 17:1 0.005 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.236 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.04 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Nervonic acid (Tetracosenoic acid) 24:1 c 0.002 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.444 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.05 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.064 g N/D
    18:04 0.003 g N/D
    20:2 n-6 c,c 0.009 g N/D
    20:3 undifferentiated 0.015 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.039 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.153 g N/D
    22:04 0.003 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.009 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.102 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total trans 0.016 g N/D
    Cholesterol 190 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.322 g 73.18%
    Threonine 0.981 g 55.74%
    Isoleucine 1.084 g 64.83%
    Leucine 1.796 g 48.59%
    Lysine 1.86 g 55.62%
    Methionine 0.619 g N/D
    Cystine 0.271 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 1.02 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.879 g N/D
    Valine 1.112 g 52.65%
    Arginine 2.286 g N/D
    Histidine 0.619 g 50.24%
    Alanine 1.317 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 2.403 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 3.655 g N/D
    Glycine 1.653 g N/D
    Proline 1.112 g N/D
    Serine 0.956 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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