Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.3 MG | 4% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 2.7 MG | 17% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.0 MG | 20% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Folate, total | 51 UG | 13% | |
| Choline, total | 80.9 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.3 UG | 139% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.8 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.3 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 91 MG | 7% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 MG | 19% | |
| Potassium, K | 259 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 395 MG | 17% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.8 MG | 35% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.8 MG | 90% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 42.9 UG | 78% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 83 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 17.9g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (0.7g per 100g).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (35% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (90% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (78% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat
Steamed blue crab loses a small amount of moisture in cooking, concentrating the protein slightly while fat stays extremely low. The meat is sweet and tender with a clean ocean flavor. Moist-heat cooking, whether steaming over seasoned water or boiling, is the standard preparation along the East Coast. Picked fresh from the shell and eaten immediately, it needs nothing more than a little seasoning and a lot of patience.
Dietary Information
Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat include Vitamin B-12 (139% DV) , Copper, Cu (90% DV) , Selenium, Se (78% DV) , Zinc, Zn (35% DV) , and Pantothenic acid (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 83 calories per 100 grams, Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat gets 86% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 8% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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