Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw
* 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 MG | 3% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 2.7 MG | 17% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Folate, total | 44 UG | 11% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 9 UG | 375% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 89 MG | 7% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 MG | 8% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 229 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 329 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 293 MG | 13% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.5 MG | 32% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.7 MG | 74% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 7% | |
| Selenium, Se | 37.4 UG | 68% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 87 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 18.1g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (1.1g per 100g).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (32% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (74% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (68% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw
Raw blue crab is lean almost to the point of austerity, with protein the clear macronutrient and fat and carbs barely registering. The sweet, delicate meat is prized from Maryland to the Gulf Coast, and picking fresh blue crabs is considered a culinary tradition in much of the Mid-Atlantic. Most carbohydrate content shown is essentially trace. Eaten steamed with Old Bay and cold beer, it is as good as casual seafood gets.
Dietary Information
Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw include Vitamin B-12 (375% DV) , Copper, Cu (74% DV) , Selenium, Se (68% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (32% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 87 calories per 100 grams, Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw gets 83% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 11% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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