Energy
upper quarter187 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 101–170 kcal
Based on 94 records reporting energy.
Fish & seafoodmoderate variability
Lobster salad calories: 170 per 91 g
This exact USDA record reports 170 calories for 91 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 91 g
- Calories
- 170 kcal
- Protein
- 9.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 1.1 g
- Total fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
- Sodium
- 462 mg
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Estimated for 91 g
170calories
Lobster salad
- Protein
- 9.4 g
- Carbs
- 1.1 g
- Fat
- 14 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 170 calories for USDA reference amount at 91 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 187 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 9.4 g protein, 0.4 g fiber, and 462 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat, representing 52.5% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 5 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 170–340 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706825: “Lobster salad.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706825, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 68.3 g | 128 kcal | 7 g | 0.3 g | 347 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 91 g | 170 kcal | 9.4 g | 0.4 g | 462 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 182 g | 340 kcal | 18.7 g | 0.7 g | 925 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Seafood mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 94 exact records in the Seafood mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706825’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half10.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 9.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 7.1–10.7 g
Based on 94 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.4–1 g
Based on 94 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter508 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 347 mg
- Middle 50%
- 268–453 mg
Based on 94 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706825’s 91 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Magnesium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Magnesium23 mg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium462 mg
≈ 20% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat2.2 g
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Lobster salad,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706838 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 91 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 68.3–113.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 128 kcal and 213 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706838
At an equal 100 g, this record has 77 mg less sodium than “Seafood salad.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat supplies 52.5% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Lobster salad” fits. Inspect FDC 2706838 when the exact wording “Seafood salad” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Lobster salad
- Exact source wording
- “Lobster salad”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706825 · FNDDS 27450020
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Seafood salad
- Exact source wording
- “Seafood salad”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706838 · FNDDS 27450080
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned · Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordLobster salad | 91 g170 kcal | 187 kcal | 10.3 g | 15.4 g | 0.4 g | 508 mg |
| Crab salad | 104 g196 kcal | 188 kcal | 9.4 g | 15.9 g | 0.4 g | 462 mg |
| Seafood salad | 104 g198 kcal | 190 kcal | 10.1 g | 15.8 g | 0.4 g | 585 mg |
| Shrimp salad | 91 g178 kcal | 196 kcal | 10.7 g | 16.2 g | 0.4 g | 703 mg |
| Salmon salad | 104 g222 kcal | 213 kcal | 10.8 g | 17.4 g | 0.4 g | 507 mg |
| Tuna salad with egg | 119 g226 kcal | 190 kcal | 10.3 g | 15.4 g | 0.4 g | 393 mg |
| Lobster gumbo | 122 g72 kcal | 59 kcal | 6.2 g | 1.8 g | 0.9 g | 288 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706825: its source amount is 91 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706825, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
340 kcal
182 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706825, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
77.4 mg≈ 26% Daily ValueSodium
462.3 mg≈ 20% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706825’s 91 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706825 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 9.4 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706825 at 91 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 462 mg sodium, about 20% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 91 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal 187 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 9.4 g 10.3 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 1.1 g 1.2 g | 0% 0% |
| Total fat | 14 g 15.4 g | 18% 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g 0.4 g | 1% 1% |
| Sugars | 0.5 g 0.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 462.3 mg 508 mg | 20% 22% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g 2.5 g | 11% 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.2 g 3.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g 9.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 77.4 mg 85 mg | 26% 28% |
| Potassium | 171.1 mg 188 mg | 4% 4% |
| Calcium | 56.4 mg 62 mg | 4% 5% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg 0.2 mg | 1% 1% |
| Magnesium | 22.8 mg 25 mg | 5% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg 2.8 mg | 3% 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7.3 µg 8 µg | 1% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 64.8 g 71.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706825, approximate percentages divide the displayed 91 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706825 to 5 source inputs totaling 552.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Lobster salad” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
5 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat, Celery, raw, Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
552.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heatUSDA ingredient 15148 · encyclopedia page available | 2 C | 290 g | 52.5% |
| 2 | Lemon juice, rawUSDA ingredient 9152 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 31 g | 5.6% |
| 3 | Celery, rawUSDA ingredient 11143 · encyclopedia page available | 120 GM | 120 g | 21.7% |
| 4 | Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regularUSDA ingredient 4025 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 C | 110 g | 19.9% |
| 5 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 TS | 1.5 g | 0.3% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706825, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Seafood mixed dishes” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Lobster salad
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706825
- FNDDS code
- 27450020
Closest inspectable record
Seafood salad
- USDA category
- Seafood mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706838
- FNDDS code
- 27450080
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | 190 kcal | −3 kcal |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 10.1 g | +0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 1.3 g | −0 g |
| Total fat | 15.4 g | 15.8 g | −0.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 508 mg | 585 mg | −77 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 77 mg less sodium than “Seafood salad.”
Only the comparison record lists Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned; Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
1 of the six displayed differences clears the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat; Lemon juice, raw; Celery, raw; Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular; and 1 more.
Listed only in the comparison: Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned; Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 91 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (182 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 104 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (208 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706825 with FDC 2706838 at equal mass; use their 91 g and 104 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706825 versus FDC 2706838 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full seafood mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, species or cut, cooking method, breading, butter, or sauce.
For “Lobster salad,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
species or cut
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, butter, or sauce
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706825 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 187 kcal per 100 g becomes 170 kcal at 91 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706825
FNDDS food code: 27450020
The scaling for FDC 2706825 can be exact while the match to “Lobster salad” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 91 g weight, 5-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.