Blue crab (canned) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 135 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein24g91% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat1g9% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Blue crab (canned) (1 cup, 135 g) has 112 calories, with 24 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (91% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), niacin (23% DV) and Vitamin B12 (187% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 33% and 44% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein48%
- Niacin23%
- Vitamin B12187%
- Pantothenic acid27%
- Choline20%
- Phosphorus45%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E17%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Vitamin B616%
- Folate (B9)17%
- Calcium12%
- Magnesium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
- Cholesterol44%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (135 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 69 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4 μg | 187% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 109 mg | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 123 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 316 mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 47% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 122% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 58 μg | 105% |
Full breakdown · 40 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 283 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 1 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 112 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 21minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Blue crab (canned)?
One serving of Blue crab (canned) (1 cup) has 112 calories, which works out to 83 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Blue crab (canned) high in protein?
Yes. It has 24 g of protein per serving, and 91% of its calories come from protein (22 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Blue crab (canned) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Blue crab (canned)?
760 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Blue crab (canned)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
