Barbecued Lobster Tails Recipe
Barbecued Lobster Tails has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 8.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 58.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Barbecued Lobster Tails, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 30% | |
| Calories from Fat | 66% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 155.3 IU | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 3.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 3 mg | 15.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 1.3 mcg | 0.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg | 42.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.25 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 36.1 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 29.3 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 171.7 mg | 17.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 138.1 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 127.1 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 26.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Copper | 0.25 mg | 12.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 33.1 mcg | 47.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.07 g | 0.7% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.8 g | 29.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Lysine | 1.3 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Arginine | 1.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 2.5 mg | |||
| Glycine | 1 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 22.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801 Calories from Fat 526
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58.4 g 89.8%
Saturated Fat 8.1 g 40.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 198.3 mg 66.1%
Sodium 503.5 mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 8.2 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 58.6 g 117.2%
Vitamin A 12.3% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 14.3% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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