Crab Crustaceans Calories and Nutrition Facts
Crab Crustaceans has 81 calories per 100 g, with 18.6 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.8 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated (FDC ID: 2684446).
A 100g serving of crab crustaceans contains 81 calories, 18.6g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 0.8g fat.
Energy density
0.81 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
23 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
123 g
≈ 4.3 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 331mg
Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (18.6 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | — |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Crab Crustaceans calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.81 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 23 kcal | 5.3 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 81 kcal | 18.6 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 92 kcal | 21.1 g | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 184 kcal | 42.2 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 367 kcal | 84.4 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2684446.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How crab crustaceans compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, crab crustaceans ranks 11th lowest in calories and 11th highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 19% below it. The lightest option in the category is squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only at 44 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained at 26.9 g per 100 g.
| Fish & Seafood (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Fish, haddock, raw | 74 kcal | 16.3 g | 0.74 |
| 🍽️ Scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught | 79 kcal | 16.4 g | 0.79 |
| 🦀 Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated (this page) | 81 kcal | 18.6 g | 0.81 |
| 🍽️ Halibut, frozen, wild caught | 81 kcal | 19.1 g | 0.81 |
| 🍽️ Mahi mahi, frozen, wild caught | 84 kcal | 19.8 g | 0.84 |
Portion planning with crab crustaceans
- 100 calories comes to about 123 g (4.3 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 108 g, bringing 87 kcal with it — that is 23 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 91% protein, 9% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 18.6 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 0.8 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Crab Crustaceans FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of crab crustaceans?
One serving of 100 g provides 81 calories, 0 g total carbs, 18.6 g protein, and 0.8 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of crab crustaceans?
Crab Crustaceans contains 81 calories per 100 g, with 18.6 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 0.8 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for crab crustaceans?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated" is FDC ID: 2684446. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of crab crustaceans?
By calories, crab crustaceans is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 91% protein, and 9% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of crab crustaceans?
One ounce (28 g) of crab crustaceans has 23 calories, with 5.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 92 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 367 calories.
How much crab crustaceans is 100 calories?
About 123 g of crab crustaceans supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.81 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much crab crustaceans do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 108 g of crab crustaceans, which also brings 87 calories with it. That works out to 23 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is crab crustaceans high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Crab Crustaceans sits 19% below the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 11th lowest of 23 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.