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Lobster has received the reputation of being an "unhealthy" food. That could possibly be due to the amount of butter often associated with eating this crustacean, but cholesterol levels is likely a contributing factor.

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So, what's the truth about the nutritional value of lobster?

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Kingston attests that "Lobster is a lean source of protein, low in saturated fat, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids." Information from Healthline further supports this statement: A one-cup serving of lobster meat contains 128 calories, 27 grams of protein, only 1.2 grams of fat, and 0 grams of carbs.

Of course, the addition of butter means added calories and fat, but the meat itself is rather lean. Shellfish is full of vitamins and minerals, including 198% of the daily value of copper, 190% for selenium, 53% for zinc, and 51% for vitamin B12, says Healthline.

Cholesterol is the one factor that may raise some concerns.

That single serving of lobster accounts for 70% of the maximum recommended value for cholesterol, the highest for any

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