⏱ 45 min totalVegan Crab Cakes
Per 1 serving · 301 g · 18 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g10% of calories
- Carbs48g41% of calories
- Fat26g49% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Vegan Crab Cakes (301 g) has 469 calories, with 12 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), Vitamin C (48% DV) and Vitamin K (122% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 106% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein23%
- Vitamin C48%
- Vitamin K122%
- Thiamine48%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Niacin29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Vitamin E19%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Calcium18%
- Potassium14%
- Magnesium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium106%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ large Zucchini- 🥄½ tbsp Baking soda
½ cup Breadcrumbs
¼ tsp Celery seed
⅛ tsp Black pepper
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Nutmeg
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cloves
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Allspice
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Ground ginger
⅛ tsp Paprika- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
1 oz Tofu
¾ tbsp Vegan mayonnaise
¾ tbsp Lemon juice
¾ tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Parsley
1 tbsp Canola oil
Directions
- 1
Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with baking soda and let it sit for at least 1-2 hours. Rinse thoroughly to remove the salt and wring out excess water.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and all the spices.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the tofu, vegan mayo, lemon juice, mustard, cornstarch, and parsley. Whisk until smooth, then add to the bread crumb mixture.
- 4
Add the zucchini to the mixture and mix well until the batter holds together when pressed. Divide into small cakes.
- 5
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cakes in batches until browned on both sides. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (301 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 55 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 147 μg | 122% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 48% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 123 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 34 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 182 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 191 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 32% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 649 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 14 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 32 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 469 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 89minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 56minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vegan Crab Cakes?
One serving of Vegan Crab Cakes (1 serving) has 469 calories, which works out to 156 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Vegan Crab Cakes high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% 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 Vegan Crab Cakes keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Vegan Crab Cakes?
2447 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Vegan Crab Cakes?
7.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
More recipes
View all
468 calVegan Panang Curry with Tofu1 serving
478 calSoft Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Ginger-Lime Dressing1 serving
368 calPineapple & Avocado Salad1 serving
363 calRoasted Pineapple with Honey and Pistachios1 serving
156 calTropical Fruit Salad1 serving
204 calFruit and Berry Compote1 serving
576 calCoconut Rum Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream1 serving
143 calMexican Pineapple Salad1 serving