Blue Crab · Callinectes sapidus
Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 44/100
How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes 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, crab cakes come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
1% from carbs
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Carbs 1%0.5 g per serving
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Fat 45%7.5 g per serving
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Protein 54%20.2 g per serving
What Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes 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).
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.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 87.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,578.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 32.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 956.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 491.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 121.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 2,655.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 35.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,578.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 88.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 227.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 216.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.2 g | |
| Histidine | 414.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 996.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,617.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,733.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 569.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 870.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 828.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 281.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 980.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,145.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,730.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,083.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 239.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,396.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,180.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 676.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 841.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 682.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 57.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 53.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.9 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.5 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 105.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 33.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 213.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 324.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 330.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 4.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.6 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 40.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 150.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.1 g | — |
About Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes
The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), whose scientific name fittingly means beautiful savory swimmer, is a prized shellfish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, famous for its sweet, delicate meat and bright sapphire-blue claws. It is the heart of the Chesapeake Bay's crab culture and the crab behind Maryland's beloved steamed crabs, crab cakes, and she-crab soup, and when a crab molts its hard shell it becomes the prized soft-shell crab, eaten whole, shell and all.
The tender white body meat and richer brown claw meat are sweet and briny, an excellent source of lean protein, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, and selenium. Blue crabs are usually steamed or boiled with a spicy blend such as Old Bay, then picked apart by hand, a messy, sociable ritual at the center of any crab feast. Their blue shells, colored by a copper pigment, turn bright orange-red once cooked. Look for lively crabs that feel heavy for their size if buying them live, or fresh-picked meat that smells clean and sweet, and cook live crabs the same day for the finest flavor.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes?
There are 155 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, or about 93 calories in 1 cake (60 g).
How much protein is in Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes?
Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes?
Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes has 0.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes?
Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes provides 7.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes a good source of?
Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (248% DV), Selenium (74% DV), Copper (68% DV), Protein (40% DV) and Zinc (37% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Phosphorus, Folate (B9), Vitamin B6 and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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