Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned contains 83 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 24 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 finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 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.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
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% |
| Trans fat C | 0.014 g | |
| 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 | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 1 mg | 20% |
| 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% |
| Manganese C | 0.074 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 42.9 µg | 78% |
| Fluoride M | 210 µg |
% 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 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat0.74 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium563 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21.5 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0 g |
| Glucose C | 0 g |
| Fructose C | 0 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.73 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.78 g |
| Leucine C | 1.3 g |
| Lysine C | 1.4 g |
| Methionine C | 0.45 g |
| Cystine C | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.71 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.66 g |
| Valine C | 0.81 g |
| Arginine C | 1.8 g |
| Histidine C | 0.39 g |
| Alanine C | 0.89 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 2.6 g |
| Glycine C | 1.1 g |
| Proline C | 0.68 g |
| Serine C | 0.68 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| 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 |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.092 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.001 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 |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water C | 79.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 2 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 347 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 2 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 51 µg |
| Betaine M | 12.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Crustaceans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw Raw | 86 | 17.4 g | 0.74 g | 0.97 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw Raw | 90 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 242 | 21.4 g | 11.5 g | 12.3 g |
| Shrimp, cooked Cooked | 119 | 22.8 g | 1.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi | 101 | 12.4 g | 9.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 110 | 22.3 g | 0.95 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 115 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 143 | 26.4 g | 3.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 97 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi | 95 | 7.6 g | 15 g | 0.46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab, 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 |
| 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 |
| Fish, salmon, pink, canned, without salt, solids with bone and liquid Canned | 139 | 19.8 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned crustaceans?
100 g of canned crustaceans has 83 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 24 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 71 kcal. 1 can, 6.5 oz, drained (125 g): about 104 kcal.
Is canned crustaceans high in protein?
Canned crustaceans contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 91% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is below the median (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned crustaceans?
Canned crustaceans 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 crustaceans?
Canned crustaceans 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 crustaceans 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 Pantothenic acid (B5) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned crustaceans?
100 g contains 563 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does crustaceans have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, crustaceans, crab, blue, canned has 83 kcal, while crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw has 86 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171966. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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