Snow crab is a popular shellfish item fished mainly in Alaska and Canada. It is noted for its sweet, delicate flavor and snowy white meat. The Alaskan snow crab population is not endangered, and overfishing is not occurring.
Serving Size
Nutritional data is calculated based on a serving size of three ounces of cooked snow crab.
Calorie Breakdown
One serving of snow crab provides 95 calories. This ranks snow crab among the lowest seafood calories counts for a three-ounce serving.
Nutrient Values
Three ounces of snow crab delivers one gram of fat, 20 grams of protein, and zero grams of carbohydrate, fiber and sugars.
Cholesterol
As with other types of shellfish, snow crab is considered to be relatively high in cholesterol.
Sodium
Owing to its life in the sea, snow crab does contain a significant amount of sodium, with one serving containing nearly 600 milligrams.
Benefits
Snow crab is an excellent source of high quality protein, is low in saturated fat. It is also a good source of selenium, a trace mineral valued for its antioxidant properties.
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