Crab, canned: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Crab, canned contains 83 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 112 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from protein, with 9% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 139% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 90% of the Daily Value for copper and 78% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.74 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 97 mg | 32% |
| Sodium C | 563 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.093 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 3.3 µg | 139% |
| Choline C | 80.9 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 91 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 234 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 259 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 3.8 mg | 35% |
| Copper C | 0.81 mg | 90% |
| Selenium C | 42.9 µg | 78% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 91%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.9 gabove the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat0.74 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium563 mgin the top quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.067 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.098 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.092 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 51 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Crab
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Crab, soft shell | 227 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Crab, cake | 214 | 14.4 g | 4.5 g | 15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Fish, tuna, canned Canned | 85 | 19 g | 0.08 g | 0.94 g |
| Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids Canned | 86 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 0.96 g |
| Clams, canned Canned | 108 | 18.3 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Shrimp, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, canned, solids and liquid Canned | 105 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 0.86 g |
| Fish, salmon, pink, canned, total can contents Canned | 129 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned crab?
100 g of canned crab has 83 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 112 kcal. 1 small can (60 g): about 50 kcal. 1 standard can (120 g): about 100 kcal.
Is canned crab high in protein?
Canned crab contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.2 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 91% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is above the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in canned crab?
Canned crab has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned crab?
Canned crab contains 0.74 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned crab contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (139% DV), copper (90% DV), selenium (78% DV), zinc (35% DV) and phosphorus (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned crab?
100 g contains 563 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706345. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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