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Lobster With Brandy Butter Recipe

Lobster With Brandy Butter has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 0.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.2 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Lobster With Brandy Butter has been given a composite ranking of 6, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs1%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.46 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol132.9 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D12.5 IU3.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.93 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.3 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.93 mcg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.93 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium63.9 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Iron0 mg
Magnesium27.3 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus118.1 mg11.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium151.4 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium397.2 mg16.5%Top 30%High
Zinc2.3 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.93 mg46.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0 mg
Selenium44.4 mcg63.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.37 g0.12%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.5 g25.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat10.2 g51.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol3.7 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479 Calories from Fat 320

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.6 g 54.8%

Saturated Fat 22.1 g 110.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 282 mg 94%

Sodium 857.9 mg 35.7%

Total Carbohydrates 0.8 g 0.27%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 25.2 g 50.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C

Calcium 13.8% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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