Lobster bisque calories come to 191 for 1 cup (255 g) and 75 per 100 g of the cream-based, ready-to-eat soup. Most of that energy comes from fat, which supplies 57% of the calories, while protein supplies only 12%. Sodium is the other number to watch: one cup carries 609 mg, or 26% of the daily value.
191kcal
1 cup · 255 g, cream-based, ready to eat
12%protein
5.8 gProtein
15 gCarbs
12.3 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Cream-based, ready to eat · per 255 g
Calories
191 kcal
Protein
5.8 g
Carbohydrate
15 g
Fat
12.3 g
Saturated fat
6.4 g
Cholesterol
56 mg
Sodium
609 mg
Potassium
352 mg
Iron
1.4 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Lobster bisque: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 cup (255 g)
191
5.8 g
15 g
12.3 g
609 mg
10%
6 oz cup (170 g)
128
3.9 g
10 g
8.2 g
406 mg
6%
100 g
75
2.3 g
5.9 g
4.8 g
239 mg
4%
3 × 1 cup (255 g)
574
17.4 g
1,828 mg
5 × 1 cup (255 g)
956
29.1 g
3,047 mg
A 6 oz cup is 128 calories, a bowl adds up fast
Bisque is usually served two ways: a small cup as a starter or a full bowl as the meal. The small 6 oz cup (170 g) comes to 128 calories, 8.2 g of fat and 406 mg of sodium. The standard 1 cup (255 g) serving lands at 191 calories, 12.3 g of fat and 609 mg of sodium, which is 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Restaurant bowls and refills are where the total moves. Two cups (510 g) reach 383 calories and 1,219 mg of sodium. Three cups (765 g) climb to 574 calories and 1,828 mg of sodium, and five cups (1,275 g) hit 956 calories with 3,047 mg of sodium, more than the full daily value of 2,300 mg.
The protein grows much more slowly than the calories. Even three cups give 17.4 g of protein, so a large bowl tastes rich but does not do much to keep you full. If you are counting, measure the ladle once at home and you will know what a restaurant bowl likely holds.
Fat supplies 57% of the calories
Per 100 g, lobster bisque carries 4.8 g of fat, 5.9 g of carbs and 2.3 g of protein. Split by calories, that is 57% fat, 31% carbs and 12% protein. The cream and butter that give bisque its body do most of the work; the lobster itself contributes little by weight.
Saturated fat is the part of that fat to notice. There are 2.5 g per 100 g, against a daily value of 20 g, so a full cup takes a real share of the day's allowance. Cholesterol sits at 22 mg per 100 g, which is modest next to the 300 mg daily value.
The carbs are mostly not sugar. Sugars come to 1.9 g per 100 g and fiber to 0.9 g, so a cup gives 4.8 g of sugars and 2.3 g of fiber. Expect a soup that is filling in mouthfeel but light on the nutrients that keep hunger away, namely protein and fiber.
Sodium is the row to watch
At 239 mg of sodium per 100 g, bisque is a salty soup. One cup brings 609 mg, or 26% of the daily value, and even the 6 oz cup carries 406 mg, which is 18%. That is a large share for a starter that delivers only 6% of the day's calories at that size.
The gap between calories and sodium is the useful way to read this label. A cup uses 10% of your calorie budget but 26% of your sodium budget. If you watch sodium, treat bisque as the salty item of the meal and keep the bread, crackers and sides plain.
Potassium is listed at 138 mg per 100 g against a daily value of 4,700 mg, so it does little to balance the salt. Packaged versions from brands such as Cape Cod, Baxters or Legal Sea Foods vary, so check the label of the one you buy against these figures.
Pair the cup with protein and vegetables
Bisque works best as a starter rather than the whole meal. A cup gives 5.8 g of protein, which is 12% of the daily value, so it rarely holds you for long on its own. Pairing it with a lean protein and a vegetable side turns a rich soup into a balanced plate.
A green salad with a light dressing adds volume and fiber without much fat. Grilled fish or plain seafood adds the protein the soup lacks. Skip the extra butter on the bread, since the bisque has already supplied plenty of fat.
If you order bisque in a restaurant, the 6 oz cup at 128 calories is the easier fit for most days. Save the full bowl for when it is the main event. BodyPal can log the soup from a photo, which helps when the bowl size is a guess.
How does lobster bisque compare?
Here is how lobster bisque stacks up against tomato bisque, corn chowder and plain lobster tail, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories per bowl, lobster bisque at 191 per cup edges out tomato bisque at 198 and clearly beats corn chowder at 238. If you want the lobster itself, the tail wins outright with 20.9 g of protein per 100 g at 97 calories, so order it plain and have the bisque as a small cup.
Most popular lobster bisque brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1Cape Cod Lobster Bisque0.5 cup · 120 ml58 kcal
2Ahold Lobster Bisque1 cup · 245 g147 kcal
3Baxters Lobster Bisque1 cup · 245 g69 kcal
4Blount Clam Shack Lobster Bisque1 cup · 245 g135 kcal
5Legal Sea Foods Lobster Bisque1 cup · 245 g147 kcal
6Blount Fine Foods Lobster Bisque1 cup · 245 g131 kcal
Packaged bisques run from 58 to 147 calories per 100 g depending on how much cream each recipe uses, so they land both below and above the 75 used above. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Lobster bisque FAQs
How many calories are in a cup of lobster bisque?
A 1 cup serving (255 g) is about 191 calories. A smaller 6 oz cup (170 g) is about 128 calories.
Is lobster bisque good for weight loss?
A cup carries 191 calories and 12.3 g fat, most of it from the cream base. Per 100 g it is 75 calories, so the portion size decides the total.
Lobster bisque vs tomato bisque: which has fewer calories?
Canned tomato bisque prepared with milk is 79 calories per 100 g, just above the 75 in a cream bisque; prepared with water it drops to 50.
How much protein is in lobster bisque?
A cup has about 5.8 g protein, 15.0 g carbs and 12.3 g fat. Per 100 g that is 2.3 g protein.
How many calories are in a 6 oz cup of lobster bisque?
A 6 oz cup (170 g) of lobster bisque has 128 calories, with 8.2 g of fat, 10 g of carbs and 3.9 g of protein. It also carries 406 mg of sodium, or 18% of the daily value.
How much sodium is in lobster bisque?
One cup of lobster bisque contains 609 mg of sodium, which is 26% of the 2,300 mg daily value. Per 100 g it has 239 mg, so larger bowls climb quickly: two cups reach 1,219 mg.
How many calories are in a bowl of lobster bisque?
A bowl of two cups (510 g) of lobster bisque has 383 calories and 11.6 g of protein. Three cups (765 g) come to 574 calories, so the size of the bowl matters more than the recipe.
Is lobster bisque high in fat?
Yes, fat supplies 57% of lobster bisque's calories. One cup has 12.3 g of fat, and per 100 g there are 4.8 g of fat, of which 2.5 g is saturated, against a daily value of 20 g.
