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Blue Crab · Callinectes sapidus

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Keto-friendly Gluten-free Dairy-free Contains Shellfish

Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

4%
83 kcal Calories
36%
17.9 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
1%
0.7 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 57/100

How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B12139% Copper90% Selenium78% Protein36% Zinc35% Pantothenic Acid (B5)20% Phosphorus19% Niacin (B3)17% Choline15% Folate (B9)13% Vitamin E12%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Starch0.0 g—
Total Sugars0.0 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.7 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g—
Trans Fat0.0 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids9.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids20.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein17.9 g
36%
Histidine393.0 mg—
Isoleucine776.0 mg—
Leucine1,307.0 mg—
Lysine1,386.0 mg—
Methionine452.0 mg—
Phenylalanine708.0 mg—
Threonine727.0 mg—
Tryptophan226.0 mg—
Valine806.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C3.3 mg
4%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E1.8 mg
12%
Vitamin K0.3 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
7%
Niacin (B3)2.7 mg
17%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
9%
Folate (B9)51.0 mcg
13%
Vitamin B123.3 mcg
139%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)1.0 mg
20%
Choline80.9 mg
15%
Betaine12.6 mg—
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium91.0 mg
7%
Iron0.5 mg
3%
Magnesium36.0 mg
9%
Phosphorus234.0 mg
19%
Potassium259.0 mg
6%
Sodium395.0 mg
17%
Zinc3.8 mg
35%
Copper0.8 mg
90%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium42.9 mcg
78%
Fluoride209.9 mcg—
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol97.0 mg
32%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash2.0 g—

About Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned

Canned blue crab is the cooked, picked meat of the blue crab, sealed in the can ready to use, the convenient stand-in for fresh lump crabmeat. Sweet and delicate, it saves the considerable work of picking crab by hand.

It is a lean, high-quality protein: about 83 calories per 100 grams with nearly 18 grams of protein and very little fat, plus a good amount of vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. Like most canned seafood it picks up some sodium in processing, around 395 milligrams per 100 grams, and a little of the natural sweetness softens compared with fresh.

It needs no cooking, folded into crab cakes, dips, salads and pasta, or piled onto toast. A quick way to bring real shellfish into a dish without the shells.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned?

There are 83 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned, or about 104 calories in 1 can (6.5 oz), drained (125 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned a good source of?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (139% DV), Copper (90% DV), Selenium (78% DV), Protein (36% DV), Zinc (35% DV) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (20% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Niacin (B3), Choline, Folate (B9) and Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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