Calories in Imitation crab meat
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Imitation crab meat contains 95 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 128 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 23% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.46 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 529 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 6.3 g | |
| Protein C | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.57 µg | 24% |
| Choline C | 13 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 282 mg | 23% |
| Potassium C | 90 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 22.3 µg | 41% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein7.6 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 20.6 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0 g)
- Sugars6.3 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat0.46 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.22 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium529 mgin the top quarter of fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.14 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.028 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 74.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi | 95 | 7.6 g | 15 g | 0.46 g |
| Shrimp cocktail | 99 | 13.2 g | 7.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe | 84 | 9.1 g | 7.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi | 99 | 12.8 g | 10.6 g | 0.41 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, imitation, made from surimi | 101 | 12.4 g | 9.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Fish, surimi | 99 | 15.2 g | 6.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Mussels | 109 | 15.1 g | 4.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Clams, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in imitation crab meat?
100 g of imitation crab meat has 95 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 128 kcal.
How much protein is in imitation crab meat?
Imitation crab meat contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.3 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is in the lowest quarter (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in imitation crab meat?
Imitation crab meat has 15 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in imitation crab meat?
Imitation crab meat contains 0.46 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.22 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does imitation crab meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (41% DV), Vitamin B12 (24% DV), phosphorus (23% DV) and magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in imitation crab meat?
100 g contains 529 mg of sodium, 23% 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 2706568. 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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