Langoustine, boiled

Langoustine is a marine crustacean, a type of shellfish. The figures here describe boiled langoustine. It mainly provides protein, with little fat, and also supplies minerals including iodine and selenium. Per 100g, it contains 20g of protein, 0.8g of fat, 0.54g of salt and 139µg of iodine.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones, which help regulate the body's metabolism. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly if salt is added during preparation or serving. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.