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.
| 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 | -- |