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Alaska king crab
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 84 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 0.6 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 836 mg 36%
- Cholesterol 42 mg 14%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 7 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 7 mg 8%
- Vitamin D 0.05 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.35 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 44 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 9 µg 375%
Minerals
- Calcium 46 mg 4%
- Iron 0.59 mg 3%
- Magnesium 49 mg 12%
- Phosphorus 219 mg 18%
- Potassium 204 mg 4%
- Zinc 6 mg 54%
- Copper 0.92 mg 102%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 36.4 µg 66%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 84 | 18 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 71 | 16 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × leg | 172 g | 144 | 32 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 143 | 31 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 36 | 7.8 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 214 | 47 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 286 | 62 g | 0 g | 2 g |
Similar foods
- Imitation alaska king crabseafood surimi95 kcal / 100 g
- Queen crabraw90 kcal / 100 g
- King salmonraw, alaska native187 kcal / 100 g
- Dungeness crabraw86 kcal / 100 g
- King mackerelraw105 kcal / 100 g
- Alaska pollockraw56 kcal / 100 g
- Atlantic snow crabspider, queen, raw90 kcal / 100 g
- Blue crabraw87 kcal / 100 g
- Crabraw104 kcal / 100 g
- Snow crabraw71 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Alaska king crab
How much Alaska king crab is a portion?
A typical portion is about 85 g of picked meat; a whole leg with shell can weigh around 172 g, but yields less edible meat. That 85 g portion provides 16 g of protein.
Is Alaska king crab already cooked when you buy it?
Most frozen king crab legs are sold cooked, then frozen. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and warm gently rather than boiling for long, which can make the meat tough.
How do you heat Alaska king crab legs without drying them out?
Steam thawed legs for about 5–7 minutes, or bake them covered with a splash of water at 180 °C for 8–10 minutes, until steaming hot. Split the shells after heating to keep the meat juicy.
What should you serve with Alaska king crab?
Its sweet meat works well with melted butter, lemon, boiled or roasted potatoes, and a crisp green salad. You can also fold picked crab into fish pie, seafood pasta or a crab roll.
How do you store leftover Alaska king crab?
Refrigerate cooked crab meat promptly in a covered container and use it within 3 days. Keep frozen legs frozen until thawing in the fridge; once thawed, do not refreeze them.
Can you eat Alaska king crab raw?
Do not eat it raw unless it is specifically sold and handled for raw consumption; most king crab is cooked before sale. If it is raw, cook it until the flesh is opaque and steaming hot throughout.
Is imitation Alaska king crab the same as real king crab?
No. Imitation Alaska king crab is usually made from minced white fish, and per 100 g it has 7.62 g protein and 14.5 g carbohydrate, compared with 18 g protein and no carbohydrate in Alaska king crab.
Is Alaska king crab high in zinc?
Yes. A typical 85 g portion provides 5.1 mg of zinc, making it a notable source of this mineral.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3093 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
