Lobster, steamed
A lean, high-protein seafood; plain steamed meat and butter-dipped lobster are functionally different foods for tolerance purposes.
Why it received this rating
Plain steamed lobster meat is lean and protein-dense. The green rating applies to the meat itself; butter-poached preparations, large butter dips, creamy bisque, and rich lobster rolls are different foods for this purpose.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving: 3 oz cooked meat (85g)
Values are for plain steamed or boiled lobster meat without added butter.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174209, Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat. Values are scaled to 3 oz (85 g) cooked meat and rounded for display. Source reviewed August 17, 2026. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled
Portion and preparation guidance
A 3 to 5 ounce portion of steamed lobster meat, without a heavy butter dip, is a reasonable serving. If butter is served alongside, using it as an occasional dip rather than coating each bite keeps the fat load closer to the lean baseline of the lobster itself.
Symptoms or considerations
Plain steamed lobster is very low in fat, but restaurant preparation often changes that: melted butter for dipping, butter-poached lobster rolls, or cream-based lobster bisque add significant fat that the lean meat itself does not have. If a lobster dish is sitting heavily, it is worth considering whether it was the lobster or the butter and cream that came with it.
Common questions
Does melted butter change the rating?
It can change the practical meal substantially because a generous butter dip adds concentrated fat to otherwise lean lobster meat. Use a measured amount or lemon if you want to keep the preparation lighter.
Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.
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