Blue Crabs

Blue Crabs

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Blue crabs are a crustacean species native to the Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico, prized for their sweet, briny flavor and tender claw and body meat. These crabs are low in fat yet rich in high-quality protein, selenium, and zinc, offering a nutrient-dense seafood option. Typically steamed or boiled with Old Bay seasoning, they are often served whole in casual seafood feasts, requiring careful shell removal to access the delicate meat.

Macro Impact

A 4 oz serving contains 75 calories, 16g protein, 0g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size4 oz (113 g)
Amount per serving
Calories75
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.7g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2g
1%
Trans Fat0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol88mg
29%
Sodium357mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein16g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium82mg
6%
Iron0.5mg
3%
Potassium234mg
5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
88 / 300 g
29%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
10%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
16 / 80 g
20%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
11%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
44%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
38%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
53%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
34%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
32%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
55%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
64%
Valine
1 / 2 g
35%
Arginine
2 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
2%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
7%
Niacin, B3
3 / 15 mg
17%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
18%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
10%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
3 / 2 mcg
125%
Folate
46 / 400 mcg
12%
Vitamin A
1 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
3 / 83 mg
4%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
2 / 15 mg
11%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
82 / 1k mg
8%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
82%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
3%
Magnesium
33 / 370 mg
9%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
3%
Phosphorous
212 / 700 mg
30%
Potassium
234 / 3k mg
8%
Selenium
39 / 55 mcg
70%
Sodium
357 / 2.3k mg
16%
Zinc
3 / 10 mg
36%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
95 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
73 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 174205.
  2. 2.Crustaceans, crab, blue, boiled or steamed. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3097.

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