Calories in Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi
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Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi contains 95 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 81 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 finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.46 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0.008 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 529 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars M | 6.3 g | |
| Protein M | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.57 µg | 24% |
| Choline ? | 13 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 282 mg | 23% |
| Potassium ? | 90 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium I | 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 finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0 g)
- Sugars6.3 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0 g)
- Fat0.46 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.22 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium529 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch C | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 3 g |
| Glucose M | 2.7 g |
| Fructose M | 0.62 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.075 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.29 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.23 g |
| Leucine M | 0.61 g |
| Lysine M | 0.71 g |
| Methionine M | 0.26 g |
| Cystine M | 0.08 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.26 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.22 g |
| Valine M | 0.29 g |
| Arginine M | 0.49 g |
| Histidine M | 0.16 g |
| Alanine M | 0.43 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.89 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.28 g |
| Proline M | 0.33 g |
| Serine M | 0.46 g |
Individual fatty acids (45)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.028 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.047 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.018 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.089 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.008 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 74.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 396 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Betaine M | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation crab meat | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 79 | 7 g | 7.3 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in crustaceans?
100 g of crustaceans has 95 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 81 kcal.
How much protein is in crustaceans?
Crustaceans contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.5 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in crustaceans?
Crustaceans 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 crustaceans?
Crustaceans 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 crustaceans 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 crustaceans?
100 g contains 529 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does crustaceans have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi has 95 kcal, while crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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: 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 174203. 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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