Crab meat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat
Top nutrition facts for Crab meat
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 130 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 3 oz (85 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 11.9 (acidic) |
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 95% of foods
Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 88% of foods
Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 85% of foods
Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 84% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 82% of foods
Crab meat calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of crab meat | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 97 | |
| Calories in 3 oz | 82 | 85 g |
| Calories in 1 leg | 130 | 134 g |
| Calories for different varieties of crab meat | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat (this food) | 97 | 100 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat | 83 | 100 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, raw | 84 | 100 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw | 86 | 100 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw | 87 | 100 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, cooked, moist heat | 110 | 100 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 100 g |
Crab meat Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
36µg of 900µg
4%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
31mg of 90mg
34%
Vitamin B1:
0.21mg of 1mg
18%
Vitamin B2:
0.22mg of 1mg
17%
Vitamin B3:
5.4mg of 16mg
34%
Vitamin B5:
1.6mg of 5mg
32%
Vitamin B6:
0.72mg of 1mg
56%
Folate:
205µg of 400µg
51%
Vitamin B12:
46µg of 2µg
1926%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 52%
25.9 g of 50 g
25.9 g (52% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 3%
2.1 g of 65 g
2.1 g (3% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
103.9 g of 2,000 g
103.9 g (5% of DV )
Other:
2.1 g
2.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
1081mg of 280mg
386%
Threonine:
3148mg of 1,050mg
300%
Isoleucine:
3771mg of 1,400mg
269%
Leucine:
6175mg of 2,730mg
226%
Lysine:
6770mg of 2,100mg
322%
Methionine:
2191mg of 1,050mg
209%
Phenylalanine:
3284mg of 1,750mg
188%
Valine:
3658mg of 1,820mg
201%
Histidine:
1580mg of 700mg
226%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.25 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.72 g
All nutrients for Crab meat per selected serving size (1 leg - 134g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | 52% | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 6% | 74% |
2.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 26g | 62% | 26% |
6.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 2.1g | 3% | 70% |
21.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | 27% |
7 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% | 36% |
7 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 84mg | 20% | 19% |
2.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 79mg | 8% | 31% |
2.1 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 351mg | 10% | 45% |
1.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1mg | 13% | 68% |
3.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 1.6mg | 176% | 16% |
8.3 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 10mg | 93% | 12% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 375mg | 54% | 18% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 1436mg | 62% | 5% |
2.2 times more than White bread
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| Selenium | 54µg | 97% | 24% | |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 2% | 68% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | 70% |
5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 6% | 80% |
2.4 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 11% | 64% |
7.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 11% | 65% |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 19% | 51% |
1.5 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 15µg | 642% | 15% |
16.4 times more than Pork
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| Folate | 68µg | 17% | 34% |
1.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.18g | 1% | 80% |
44.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.25g | N/A | 78% |
53 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.72g | N/A | 60% |
88 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.36mg | 0% | 54% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 1mg | 0% | 66% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | 61% |
Equal to Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 2.1mg | 0% | 65% |
1.6 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2.3mg | 0% | 63% |
3.7 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.73mg | 0% | 62% |
5.7 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 63% |
1.2 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.2mg | 0% | 66% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.53mg | 0% | 71% |
1.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.4g | N/A | 33% |
2.3 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.16g | N/A | 35% |
12.4 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | N/A | 36% |
5.5 times less than Salmon
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
3.2%
Total Fat
2.1g
0.81%
Saturated Fat 0.18g
0
Trans Fat
0g
24%
Cholesterol 71mg
62%
Sodium 1436mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
26g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
79mg
7.9%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
351mg
10%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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