Lobster vs Crab
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Crab
Best for muscle gain
Lobster
Best for low-carb
Lobster
Macro Comparison
Lobster: 100g (100g) | Crab: 100g (100g)
89
Lobster
83
Crab
19g
Lobster
17.9g
Crab
0g
Lobster
0g
Crab
0.86g
Lobster
0.74g
Crab
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
85%
Lobster
86%
Crab
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| Nutrient | Lobster | Crab |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 | 83 |
| Protein | 19g | 17.9g |
| Carbs | 0g | 0g |
| Fat | 0.9g | 0.7g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 486mg | 395mg |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 97mg |
| Saturated Fat | 0.21g | 0.2g |
| Potassium | 230mg | 259mg |
| Vitamin A | 1mcg | 1mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg |
| Calcium | 96mg | 91mg |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.5mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Crab. With 83 calories and 17.9g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Lobster. Lobster delivers 19g protein per serving — 1.1g more than Crab.
For low-carb diets
Choose Lobster with 0g carbs per serving.
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Is Lobster or Crab better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Crab is the better choice. Lobster has 89 calories and 19g protein per serving, while Crab has 83 calories and 17.9g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Lobster or Crab?
Lobster has more protein per serving. Lobster provides 19g and Crab provides 17.9g of protein.
Can I eat both lobster and crab together?
Yes! Combining lobster and crab gives you 172 calories and 36.9g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.