KETO VERDICTYES
Lobster is excellent for keto with ~0g net carbs per 100g. It’s a lean, high-quality protein that shines when paired with added fats (butter, olive oil) and delivers standout micronutrients.
Is Lobster Keto?
Shellfish
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
0gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 20.5g
- Fat
- 0.9g
- Calories
- 89
Lobster is excellent for keto with ~0g net carbs per 100g. It’s a lean, high-quality protein that shines when paired with added fats (butter, olive oil) and delivers standout micronutrients.
- Net carbs (100 g)0g
- Protein (100 g)20.5g
- Fat (100 g)0.9g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
0g
Total Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
20.5g
Fat
0.9g
Calories
89
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Essentially zero net carbs (~0g/100g) keep ketosis on track
- High-quality complete protein (≈20.5g/100g) supports muscle maintenance
- Lean profile invites pairing with keto fats (butter, olive oil, Hollandaise Sauce)
- Nutrient-dense: selenium, B12, copper, zinc
- Naturally satiating due to protein density
- Versatile prep options without added carbs
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
CLASSIC BUTTER POACHED
Poach lobster tail in melted Butter with garlic and Lemon. Serve with extra butter for dipping.
GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL
Split tail, brush with garlic butter, grill flesh-side down 5–6 minutes. Finish with Lemon juice.
LOBSTER SALAD
Toss chilled lobster meat with Mayonnaise or Avocado Mayo, celery, lemon zest, and herbs. Serve over butter lettuce.
LOBSTER BISQUE
Make a creamy soup with lobster, Heavy Cream, tomato paste, cognac, and herbs; garnish with chunks of meat.
LOBSTER ROLL (KETO STYLE)
Mix lobster with mayo and serve in Keto Bread or lettuce wraps with butter and herbs.
BROILED WITH HERB BUTTER
Split tail, top with Compound Butter (herbs + garlic). Broil 8–10 minutes until golden.