Crab Claws, Raw

Crab Claws, Raw

Everyday

Crab claws are the meaty pincers harvested from various crab species, typically sold raw and pre-cracked for convenience. The tender, sweet flesh provides a lean protein source rich in vitamin B12 and selenium, while remaining low in fat and calories. These shellfish require brief cooking methods like steaming or boiling, are naturally low in mercury, and are commonly served chilled with dipping sauces despite carrying shellfish allergen warnings.

Macro Impact

A 3 oz serving contains 72 calories, 15g protein, 0g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.8g
1%
Saturated Fat0.3g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat0.3g
Cholesterol64mg
21%
Sodium340mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein15g
Vitamin D0.8mcg
4%
Calcium43mg
3%
Iron1mg
6%
Potassium213mg
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
1%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
64 / 300 g
21%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
4%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
15 / 80 g
18%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
13%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
46%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
42%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
51%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
34%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
37%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
54%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
51%
Valine
1 / 2 g
39%
Arginine
1 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
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
11%
Niacin, B3
3 / 15 mg
17%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
10%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
7%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
14%
Cobalamin, B12
9 / 2 mcg
354%
Folate
9 / 400 mcg
2%
Vitamin A
4 / 800 mcg
1%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
6%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
6%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
43 / 1k mg
4%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
38%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
9%
Magnesium
26 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
170 / 700 mg
24%
Potassium
213 / 3k mg
7%
Selenium
43 / 55 mcg
77%
Sodium
340 / 2.3k mg
15%
Zinc
3 / 10 mg
27%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
2 / 45 mcg
4%
Iodine
34 / 150 mcg
23%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
66 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
60 mg
Taurine
68 mg

References

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

  1. 1.Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171968.
  2. 2.Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171969.
  3. 3.Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 174204.
  4. 4.Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 175164.
  5. 5.Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3093.
  6. 6.Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3096.
  7. 7.Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3100.
  8. 8.Crustaceans, crab, atlantic snow crab (spider, queen), raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3101.

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