Snow Crab · Chionoecetes opilio
Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 49/100
How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw 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, queen, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
13% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 13%1.2 g per serving
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Protein 87%18.5 g per serving
What Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw 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 | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 6.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 119.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 20.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 184.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 22.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 33.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 259.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 113.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.5 g | |
| Histidine | 376.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 897.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,468.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,610.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 521.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 781.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 749.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 258.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 870.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,048.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,616.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,912.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 207.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,155.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,116.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 610.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 728.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 616.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 45.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 7.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 44.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 26.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 49.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 133.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 173.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 539.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.6 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 34.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.0 g | — |
About Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw
Queen crab — better known on menus as snow crab — is a cold-water crab fished in the North Atlantic and North Pacific, with long, spindly legs that hold sweet, fibrous white meat. It is one of the most widely sold crabs, usually reaching shops pre-cooked and frozen as clusters of legs, and is a fixture of all-you-can-eat seafood spreads.
Queen crab is lean and high in protein, with about 90 calories per 100 grams raw, close to 19 grams of protein and just over a gram of fat. It provides vitamin B12, selenium, zinc and copper. It does carry a fair amount of sodium naturally, which is worth keeping in mind alongside the salt often added in cooking and processing.
Snow crab legs are easy to eat — the shells crack readily to release long strands of meat that need only a dip in melted butter. The meat is also pulled for salads, crab cakes, sushi and dips. Most snow crab is sold already cooked, so at home it usually just needs gentle reheating by steaming.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw?
There are 90 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw, or about 77 calories in 3 oz (85 g).
How much protein is in Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw?
Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw contains 18.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw?
Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw?
Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw provides 1.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw a good source of?
Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (375% DV), Copper (63% DV), Selenium (63% DV), Protein (37% DV) and Zinc (25% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Riboflavin (B2), Iron, Magnesium, Folate (B9) and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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