SPECIALTY SEAFOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION
Aqua Star lobster, calamari, mussels, and other specialty seafood are healthy choices for you and your family. Our specialty seafood are all lean proteins with a variety of essential nutrients that are beneficial to heart health, brain health and weight management. The USDA recommends consuming eight ounces of seafood per week. With so many delicious options, Aqua Star makes it easy to serve healthy and convenient meals.
Two servings of seafood per week is the suggested intake for a 2,000 calorie-per-day diet by the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015-2020. Aqua Star specialty seafood is a rich source of nutrients, from our lobster, calamari, and mussels, to our succulent seafood medleys. For example, calamari is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and is low in carbohydrates and saturated fat. Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure, and may also contribute to joint health, mental well-being, and prenatal brain development. For delicious meals packed with nutrition and health benefits, our specialty seafood is ready to be the star of the show. Sail over to our recipe pages for other tasty sources of inspiration.
Lobster Nutrition Fast Facts
Low calorie
only 100 calories per serving makes for light and healthy meals
high calcium
contains 6% daily recommended calcium value, great for building healthy bones
17g
Protein
per serving
2%
Vitamin A
daily recommended value
2%
Iron
daily recommended value
based on a 3-ounce serving size
Scallops Nutrition Fast Facts
Protein dense
27 grams of protein per serving, great for building cells and body tissue
Iron rich
14% daily recommended iron value to support muscle health
140
Calories
per serving
2%
Vitamin A
daily recommended value
4%
calcium
daily recommended value