Snow crab, or Chionoecetes opilio, has a dedicated fan base in the United States. In 2009, Americans consumed 58 million pounds caught in Alaska's waters, then imported twice that amount from Canada. This seafood choice is low fat and nutritious, offering valuable nutrients along with versatile preparation options.
Calories
The number of snow crab legs that make up a pound varies widely. The standard serving size for snow crab is 100 g, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The equivalent amount is approximately 1/4 lb. This size serving contains 90 calories.
Nutrition
A 1/4-lb. serving has 18.5 g of protein, but no carbohydrates, sugars or fiber. The total fat content is 1.18 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated. The cholesterol content is 55 mg.
Minerals
Before you add butter, lemon juice or your other favorite seasonings, a 1/4-lb. serving of snow crab legs contains 539 mg of sodium. Selenium is the only other mineral in snow crab, at 34.6 mcg.
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