Southern Rock Lobster vs Imported Lobster

Side-by-side

Australia

Southern Rock Lobster

Tas, SA, Vic

🇦🇺 Local

Protein (per 100g)20.5g

Selenium (per 100g)75µg

Wild vs. FarmedWild-caught (pots)

Quota ManagementStock-status assessed

Live Trade StandardsWorld-leading

Bycatch RateVery low (pot fishery)

Price per kg~$120

Overall rating: Southern Rock Lobster scores 9.3/10 — premium wild-caught quality with sustainable pot-fishery management.

N. America / Caribbean

Imported Lobster

Canada / USA / Cuba

Protein (per 100g)18.9g

Selenium (per 100g)55µg

Wild vs. FarmedWild-caught

Quota ManagementVariable

Live Trade StandardsVariable

Bycatch RateVariable

Price per kg~$70

Overall rating: Imported lobster scores 6.5/10 — freshness varies, especially for frozen or long-haul live shipments.

How Southern Rock Lobster compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Protein20.5g18.9g

Selenium75µg55µg

Vitamin B121.4µg1µg

Zinc3.5mg2.8mg

Copper1.6mg1.2mg