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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Blue Crab"
| Food Name: Blue Crab | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 83 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 18 | Water (g): 80 |
| Fats | |
| Cholesterol (mg): 97 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 129 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 258 | Omega-3 (mg): 190 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 32 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 9 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 101 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 9 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 67 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 2 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 3 | Vitamin E (mg): 2 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 51 | Food Folate (mcg): 51 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 51 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 91 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 36 | Phosphorus (mg): 234 |
| Potassium (mg): 259 | Sodium (mg): 395 |
| Zinc (mg): 4 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 43 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 226 | Threonine (mg): 727 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 776 | Leucine (mg): 1307 |
| Lysine (mg): 1386 | Methionine (mg): 452 |
| Cystine (mg): 187 | Phenylalanine (mg): 708 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 658 | Valine (mg): 806 |
| Arginine (mg): 1759 | Histidine (mg): 393 |
| Alanine (mg): 894 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1690 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2634 | Glycine (mg): 1071 |
| Proline (mg): 678 | Serine (mg): 678 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 81 | Retinol (mcg): 1 |
| PRAL Score: 10 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Blue Crab
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Blue Crab'?
100 grams of 'Blue Crab' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 18g (around 36% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Blue Crab'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Blue Crab' provides around 83 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 4% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Blue Crab' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Blue Crab' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 18g protein, 0g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Blue Crab' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Blue Crab' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Zinc (mg): 4 mg (36% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 43 mcg (78% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 234 mg (19% DV),
Sodium (mg): 395 mg (17% DV).
'Blue Crab' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 91 mg (7% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 259 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 36 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Blue Crab in significant amounts?
'Blue Crab' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 3 mcg (125% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Blue Crab' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 2 IU (0% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 3 mg (3% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 51 mcg (13% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 51 mcg (13% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 51 mcg (13% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Blue Crab' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 97 mg (32% of max recommended).