Blue crab Nutrition facts
Blue crab
The blue crab is a swimming crustacean native to the Eastern Atlantic coast estuaries. The crab meat is highly regarded in the United States for its delicious, sweet flavor. It is one of the most recognizable species in the Chesapeake Bay.
Scientific name: Callinectes sapidus. Family- Portunidae. They are also known by names as Atlantic blue crab, jimmies, and Chesapeake blue crab.
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Source of Calorie
87
Calories
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Carbs0.04 g 0%
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Protein18.06 g 88%
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Fat1.08 g 12%
How long to burn off 87 Calories?
*Approximate base minutes for a 25-year-old, 65 kg adult at moderate intensity.
Swimming
14
min
Jogging
12
min
Cycling
12
min
Walking
21
min
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 87 Kcal | 4.35% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.04 g | <1% |
| Protein | 18.06 g | 32% |
| Total Fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 44 μg | 11% |
| Niacin | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 6.5% |
| Vitamin-A | 5 IU | <1% |
| Vitamin-C | 3 mg | 5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 293 mg | 19.5% |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 89 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.669 mg | 7.4% |
| Iron | 0.74 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8.5% |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 229 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 37.4 μg | 68% |
| Zinc | 3.54 mg | 32% |
| Omega-3 fats (PUFA) | ||
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.17 g | -- |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0 g | -- |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.15 g | -- |