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Crab salad
Calories & nutrition facts
made with imitation crab
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 197 kcal —
- Protein 4.1 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 8.1 g 3%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 2.6 g 13%
- Fibre 0.6 g 2%
- Sugars 3.7 g —
- Sodium 530 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 19 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 9 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.86 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 41.9 µg 35%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.38 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.3 µg 13%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 19 mg 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg 1%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 148 mg 12%
- Potassium 116 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.22 mg 2%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Selenium 11.4 µg 21%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 197 | 4.1 g | 8.1 g | 16 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 208 g | 410 | 8.5 g | 17 g | 34 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 416 g | 820 | 17 g | 34 g | 68 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 104 g | 205 | 4.2 g | 8.4 g | 17 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 624 g | 1229 | 25 g | 50 g | 102 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 832 g | 1639 | 34 g | 67 g | 135 g |
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Questions about Crab salad
How do you stop crab salad from turning watery?
Drain the crab meat thoroughly and pat it dry before mixing. Fold it into the dressing gently, then chill the salad; adding cucumber or tomato can make it watery, so serve those on the side.
What goes well with crab salad?
Serve it in a sandwich or jacket potato, spoon it into lettuce leaves, or pair it with crisp cucumber, avocado and lemon. It also works as a filling for a seafood platter.
How long does crab salad keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered in the fridge at 5 °C or colder and eat homemade crab salad within two days. Put it away promptly after serving, rather than leaving it out on the table.
Can you freeze crab salad?
It is best not to: mayonnaise can split on thawing, and the crab and any vegetables may turn soft and watery. Freeze plain cooked crab meat instead, then thaw it in the fridge before making a fresh salad.
Is crab salad made with real crab or crab sticks?
It can be made with either. Real crab salad uses cooked crab meat; crabstick salad uses surimi, a seasoned fish paste shaped to resemble crab, so check the ingredient list if you want actual crab.
Can you eat crab salad if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: crab is a crustacean shellfish and can trigger a serious allergic reaction. Crab salad may also be prepared near other shellfish, so avoid it if you have a crab or shellfish allergy.
Which has more protein, crab salad or shrimp salad?
Shrimp salad has more: 10.7 g per 100 g, compared with 4.1 g in crab salad. Recipes differ, but that is the comparison for these salad types.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27450130 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
