Blue crab

Blue Crab · Callinectes sapidus

Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat'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, cooked, moist heat 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, cooked, moist heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat 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%
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%
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, cooked, moist heat

Crab is the sweet, delicate shellfish that turns a meal into a bit of an occasion — picked from the shell of a blue crab here, prized for its tender, faintly sweet white meat. Whether in cakes, salads or simply with a squeeze of lemon, it's a treat as much as a protein.

Nutritionally it's lean and light: high in protein with very little fat, and a strong source of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc and copper. The one thing to watch is sodium, which can run naturally high and higher still in processed or canned crab.

Sweet, low in fat and rich in minerals, crab is one of the more luxurious ways to eat lean protein — best kept simple so its flavor comes through.

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, cooked, moist heat?

There are 83 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat, or about 71 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat a good source of?

Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat 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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