Calories in Crab salad
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Crab salad contains 188 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (208 g) provides about 391 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for copper and 40% 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 | 188 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.9 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 58 mg | 19% |
| Sodium C | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.3 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.57 g | |
| Protein C | 9.4 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.6 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 40.4 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.095 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 71% |
| Choline C | 49.8 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 128 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 201 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.42 mg | 46% |
| Selenium C | 22.2 µg | 40% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein9.4 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars0.57 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat15.9 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium462 mgin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.051 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.035 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 8.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.68 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 62 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 67 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood salad | 190 | 10.1 g | 1.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Lobster salad | 187 | 10.3 g | 1.2 g | 15.4 g |
| Shrimp salad | 196 | 10.7 g | 1.3 g | 16.2 g |
| Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise | 194 | 10.1 g | 2.9 g | 15.8 g |
| Tuna salad with egg | 190 | 10.3 g | 2.7 g | 15.4 g |
| Salmon salad | 213 | 10.8 g | 2.7 g | 17.4 g |
| Frankfurters or hot dogs and sauerkraut | 198 | 7.6 g | 3.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Codfish salad, Puerto Rican style, Serenata | 183 | 6.6 g | 2.8 g | 15.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in crab salad?
100 g of crab salad has 188 kcal. 1 cup (208 g): about 391 kcal.
How much protein is in crab salad?
Crab salad contains 9.4 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.6 g in 1 cup (208 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in crab salad?
Crab salad has 1.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.57 g of sugars.
How much fat is in crab salad?
Crab salad contains 15.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does crab salad contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (71% DV), copper (46% DV), selenium (40% DV), Vitamin K (34% DV) and zinc (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in crab salad?
100 g contains 462 mg of sodium, 20% 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 2706824. 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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