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A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition | 2005 | | © A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

lobster A crustacean, Homerus vulgaris. A 100‐g portion (meat from half a dressed lobster) is a rich source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, and copper; a source of zinc, vitamin B1, niacin, folate, and calcium; contains 370 mg of sodium and 3.5 g of fat; supplies 130 kcal (550 kJ).

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