⏱ 40 min totalSimple Crab Cakes
Per 1 serving · 215 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g27% of calories
- Carbs14g14% of calories
- Fat26g59% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Simple Crab Cakes (215 g) has 405 calories, with 28 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), Vitamin E (26% DV) and Vitamin K (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 51% and 83% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein55%
- Vitamin E26%
- Vitamin K22%
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
- Niacin28%
- Vitamin B623%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A16%
- Vitamin C18%
- Thiamine13%
- Calcium18%
- Magnesium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium40%
- Saturated fat51%
- Cholesterol83%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 oz Blue crab
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
½ extra large Egg
1 tbsp Butter
1 slice Whole wheat bread
⅛ fruit without seeds Lemon
Directions
- 1
Beat the egg and cut the lemon into wedges.
- 2
Tear the bread into small pieces and combine with the crab in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of the beaten egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently but thoroughly, then form into 4 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter.
- 3
Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Cook the crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes in total.
- 4
Serve the crab cakes with French fries and/or baby greens tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (215 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 146 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 26 μg | 22% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) | 84 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4 μg | 170% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 37% |
| Choline | 189 mg | 34% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 180 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 390 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 48% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 117% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 65 μg | 118% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 24 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 | 239 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 143 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 8 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 7 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 405 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 77minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 49minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 57minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Simple Crab Cakes?
One serving of Simple Crab Cakes (1 serving) has 405 calories, which works out to 188 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Simple Crab Cakes high in protein?
It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (55% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Simple Crab Cakes keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Simple Crab Cakes?
909 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Simple Crab Cakes?
1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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