Calories in Cangrejo, cáscara suave
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Cangrejo, cáscara suave contains 227 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cangrejo (65 g) provides about 148 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B12, 72% of the Daily Value for copper and 65% of the Daily Value for selenio.
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 | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12,7 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1,8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium C | 643 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11,7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0,5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0,2 g | |
| Protein C | 15,5 g | 31% |
| Vitamina A C | 3 µg | 0,3% |
| Vitamina C C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 3,6 mg | 24% |
| Vitamina K C | 12,2 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 67 µg | 17% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 2,2 µg | 91% |
| Choline C | 68,3 mg | 12% |
| Calcio C | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 1,3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesio C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Fósforo C | 201 mg | 16% |
| Potasio C | 221 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper C | 0,65 mg | 72% |
| Selenio C | 35,7 µg | 65% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 51%
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
- Fiber0,5 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0,2 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0,01 g)
- Fat12,7 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 5,7 g)
- Saturated fat1,8 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0,92 g)
- Sodium643 mgin the top quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57,7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 5,2 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 4,8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0,077 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0,051 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4,1 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 | 0,013 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1,3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,028 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,065 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0,002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,083 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 57,7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 20 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 34 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cangrejo
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cangrejo | 83 | 17,9 g | 0 g | 0,74 g |
| Cangrejo, enlatados Canned | 83 | 17,9 g | 0 g | 0,74 g |
| Cangrejo, pastel | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pescado, lloriqueando, NFS | 233 | 15,8 g | 11,7 g | 13,2 g |
| Patas de rana | 220 | 14,4 g | 11,7 g | 12,4 g |
| Pescado, haddock, NFS | 217 | 14,3 g | 11,7 g | 12,5 g |
| Pescado, percha, NFS | 224 | 13,6 g | 11,7 g | 13,3 g |
| Pescado, cod, NFS | 217 | 13,5 g | 11,7 g | 12,5 g |
| Octopus | 226 | 13,2 g | 13,4 g | 13 g |
| Pescado, ensalada de atún | 187 | 16 g | 9,4 g | 9,3 g |
| Pescado, bagre, NFS | 255 | 13,5 g | 11,7 g | 16,7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cangrejo?
100 g of cangrejo has 227 kcal. 1 cangrejo (65 g): about 148 kcal.
Is cangrejo high in protein?
Cangrejo contains 15,5 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10,1 g in 1 cangrejo (65 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in cangrejo?
Cangrejo has 11,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,5 g of fiber and 0,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cangrejo?
Cangrejo contains 12,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cangrejo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina B12 (91% DV), copper (72% DV), selenio (65% DV), zinc (28% DV) and Vitamina E (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cangrejo?
100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cangrejo have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, cangrejo, cáscara suave has 227 kcal, while cangrejo, enlatados has 83 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 2706346. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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