⏱ 32 min total

Lobster Macaroni Salad

Name: Lobster Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 oz Macaroni; 2 oz Northern lobster; ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tbsp Sweet corn; ⅛ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes; ⅛ cup slices Cucumber; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chunks Pineapple; ¹⁄₁₆ medium Red bell pepper; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; ¼ tbsp Ketchup; ¾ fl oz Pineapple juice; ⅛ dash Salt; ⅛ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 234 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

534

27%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
19g
14% of calories
Carbs
51g
38% of calories
Fat
28g
47% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Lobster Macaroni Salad (234 g) has 534 calories, with 19 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), Vitamin C (33% DV) and Vitamin K (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23%, 36% and 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

228cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.6g

Net carbs

48g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.6g

6.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein38%
Vitamin C33%
Vitamin K42%
Thiamine47%
Niacin35%
Folate (B9)40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E13%
Riboflavin (B2)18%
Vitamin B616%
Choline13%
Magnesium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium23%
Saturated fat36%
Cholesterol37%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 12 min

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni just al dente according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside to cool.
2
Chop the cooked lobster into bite-size pieces.
3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the lobster and warm for about 1 minute. then remove from heat and cool slightly.
4
Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red bell pepper.
5
In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, lobster, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, pineapple, and bell pepper.
6
Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and pineapple juice. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve chilled.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (234 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	78 μg	9%
Vitamin C	29 mg	33%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	50 μg	42%
Thiamine	1 mg	47%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	18%
Niacin	6 mg	35%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	16%
Folate (B9)	158 μg	40%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	36%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	27%
Choline	71 mg	13%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	82 mg	8%
Iron	2 mg	30%
Potassium	424 mg	9%
Magnesium	67 mg	16%
Phosphorus	239 mg	34%
Zinc	3 mg	30%
Copper	1 mg	122%
Manganese	1 mg	36%
Selenium	78 μg	142%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	2 g	—
Alpha carotene	26 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	247 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	13 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	1,206 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	13 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	52 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	36 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	2 g	—
Total omega 6	11 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 534 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

101min
Walking (3.5 mph)
64min
Cycling (moderate)
44min
Running (6 mph)
75min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lobster Macaroni Salad?

One serving of Lobster Macaroni Salad (1 serving) has 534 calories, which works out to 228 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lobster Macaroni Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Lobster Macaroni Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lobster Macaroni Salad?

519 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Lobster Macaroni Salad?

6.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (234 g)

Calories534

% Daily Value*

Total fat 28g	36%
Saturated fat 7.2g	36%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 519mg	23%
Total carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary fiber 2.6g	9%
Total sugars 6.4g
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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