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Blue crab, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of blue crab, raw contains 87 calories, with 18.1 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 1.1 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 88% Carbs 0% Fat 12%
How blue crab, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fish & seafood in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue crab, raw | 87 kcal | 18.1 g | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| Crayfish, cooked | 87 kcal | 17.5 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Lingcod, raw | 85 kcal | 17.7 g | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| Whiting, raw | 90 kcal | 18.3 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Pacific rockfish, raw | 90 kcal | 18.4 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
Nutrition facts for blue crab, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in blue crab, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 9 µg | 375% |
| Copper | 0.67 mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 37.4 µg | 68% |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 229 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
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Calories in common blue crab, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of blue crab, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 crab (21 g) | 18.3 kcal | 3.8 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 oz (85 g) | 74 kcal | 15 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 87 kcal | 18 g | 0 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in blue crab, raw?
Blue crab, raw has 87 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in blue crab, raw?
Blue crab, raw contains 18.1 g of protein per 100 g.
Is blue crab, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Blue crab, raw has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is blue crab, raw a good source of protein?
Blue crab, raw provides 18.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 88% of its calories come from protein.
Are these blue crab, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174204 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
