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Nutritional Profile of Steamed Hard Shell Crab - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 45 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Steamed Hard Shell Crab.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for one additional nutrient:
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Steamed Hard Shell Crab
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Steamed Hard Shell Crab
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Steamed Hard Shell Crab
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Steamed Hard Shell Crab
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Steamed Hard Shell Crab
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 128 mg | 36.3 mg | 423 | 2713 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 256 mg | 72.6 mg | 381 | 2259 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 383 | 2608 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 740 mg | 209.8 mg | 392 | 1675 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 47 | 708 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 254 | 1142 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 97 mg | 27.5 mg | 394 | 2179 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 314 | 1619 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 91 mg | 25.8 mg | 389 | 2721 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 306 | 956 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 252 | 468 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 67 mg | 19 mg | 303 | 355 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 159 | 188 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 204 | 239 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 131 | 257 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 333 | 2374 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 250 | 947 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 136 | 163 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 5 g | 117 | 393 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 13 | 404 |
| Folate, food | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 9 | 238 |
| Folate, total | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 10 | 333 |
| Niacin | 2.7 mg | 773.9 µg | 223 | 1133 |
| Riboflavin | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 174 | 719 |
| Thiamin | 23 µg | 6.5 µg | 198 | 861 |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.3 µg | 0.9 µg | 134 | 397 |
| Vitamin B6 | 155 µg | 43.9 µg | 232 | 826 |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 935.5 µg | 38 | 590 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.8 mg | 518.8 µg | 82 | 460 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 87 | 922 |
| Retinol | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 135 | 480 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 136 | 712 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 91 mg | 25.8 mg | 42 | 454 |
| Copper, Cu | 809 µg | 229.3 µg | 47 | 227 |
| Iron, Fe | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 188 | 876 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 55 | 295 |
| Phosphorus, P | 232 mg | 65.8 mg | 144 | 432 |
| Potassium, K | 257 mg | 72.9 mg | 227 | 641 |
| Selenium, Se | 42.6 µg | 12.1 µg | 109 | 265 |
| Sodium, Na | 647 mg | 183.4 mg | 46 | 502 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 36 | 535 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 75 | 285 |
| Choline | 80.4 mg | 22.8 mg | 99 | 358 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 79.2 g | 22.5 g | 36 | 711 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 82 kcal | 23.2 kcal | 184 | 607 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Steamed Hard Shell Crab
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz King Crab Leg, Raw, With Shell (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 2.4 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Leg Claw (cooked, Shell Removed) | 9.0 g | 0.3 oz |
| 1 Snow Crab Leg (cooked, Shell Removed) | 10.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| 1 Oz, Without Shell, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Medium Blue (Atlantic) (6 Oz Live Wt) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 48.0 g | 1.7 oz |
| 1 Medium Crab (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 48.0 g | 1.7 oz |
| 1 Crab (7 Oz Live Weight) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 52.0 g | 1.8 oz |
| 1 Snow Crab, Body Section With 3 Legs, Cooked, Shell Removed | 54.0 g | 1.9 oz |
| 1 Pacific (1 Lb Live Weight) (yield After Cooking, Shell Removed) | 113.0 g | 4.0 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked, Flaked And Pieces | 118.0 g | 4.2 oz |
| 1 King Crab Leg, 19" (cooked, Shell Removed) | 119.0 g | 4.2 oz |
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