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Nutritional Profile of Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
We got 61 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for 12 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Arginine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 21 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Arginine (Amino Acids)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Water (Water)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 117 | 2506 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 192 mg | 54.4 mg | 396 | 2654 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 387 mg | 109.7 mg | 337 | 2128 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 222 mg | 62.9 mg | 373 | 2586 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.1 g | 306.2 mg | 367 | 1640 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 141 mg | 40 mg | 366 | 2135 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 81 mg | 23 mg | 309 | 1610 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 381 | 2708 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 276 | 924 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 229 | 445 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 231 | 277 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 170 mg | 48.2 mg | 151 | 180 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 113 | 239 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 341 | 2382 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 70 | 149 |
| Arginine | 1.6 g | 447.9 mg | 29 | 153 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.9 g | 530.1 mg | 87 | 202 |
| Cystine | 202 mg | 57.3 mg | 85 | 294 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.1 g | 873.2 mg | 73 | 334 |
| Glycine | 1.1 g | 309 mg | 39 | 150 |
| Histidine | 367 mg | 104 mg | 170 | 652 |
| Isoleucine | 875 mg | 248.1 mg | 80 | 237 |
| Leucine | 1.4 g | 405.4 mg | 79 | 202 |
| Lysine | 1.6 g | 445.1 mg | 86 | 198 |
| Methionine | 508 mg | 144 mg | 146 | 462 |
| Phenylalanine | 763 mg | 216.3 mg | 108 | 334 |
| Proline | 595 mg | 168.7 mg | 169 | 557 |
| Serine | 711 mg | 201.6 mg | 139 | 399 |
| Threonine | 731 mg | 207.2 mg | 130 | 361 |
| Tryptophan | 251 mg | 71.2 mg | 62 | 214 |
| Tyrosine | 601 mg | 170.4 mg | 145 | 470 |
| Valine | 849 mg | 240.7 mg | 98 | 278 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 114 | 386 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 44 µg | 12.5 µg | 18 | 411 |
| Folate, food | 44 µg | 12.5 µg | 13 | 245 |
| Folate, total | 44 µg | 12.5 µg | 13 | 340 |
| Niacin | 2.7 mg | 765.4 µg | 224 | 1138 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 91 | 838 |
| Riboflavin | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 220 | 771 |
| Thiamin | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 147 | 804 |
| Vitamin B12 | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 51 | 136 |
| Vitamin B6 | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 237 | 831 |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 40 | 593 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Retinol | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 134 | 479 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5 IU | 1.4 IU | 135 | 1033 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 135 | 711 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 89 mg | 25.2 mg | 44 | 456 |
| Copper, Cu | 669 µg | 189.7 µg | 58 | 282 |
| Iron, Fe | 740 µg | 209.8 µg | 167 | 848 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 57 | 300 |
| Manganese, Mn | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 38 | 880 |
| Phosphorus, P | 229 mg | 64.9 mg | 147 | 435 |
| Potassium, K | 329 mg | 93.3 mg | 166 | 569 |
| Selenium, Se | 37.4 µg | 10.6 µg | 143 | 317 |
| Sodium, Na | 293 mg | 83.1 mg | 207 | 856 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.5 mg | 1 mg | 41 | 559 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 22.1 mg | 93 | 303 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 79 g | 22.4 g | 38 | 719 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.8 g | 513.1 mg | 52 | 479 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 87 kcal | 24.7 kcal | 178 | 601 |
| KJ (Energy) | 364 kj | 103.2 kj | 140 | 817 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Blue Crab (Crustaceans)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Crab | 21.0 g | 0.7 oz |
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| Blue Crab | No of Nutrients |
(Crustaceans) | 80 |
(Crustaceans, Moist Heat) | 90 |
(Crab Cakes, Home Recipe) | 66 |
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