King crab legs are a delicious variety of seafood that is available all year round, according to the Alaska Seafood Company. King crab legs have a sweet taste and a texture similar to lobster. They make a great dinner when served with rice or mashed potatoes and a vegetable like corn or green beans. They are a great choice for a romantic dinner or for anyone who is watching their weight and looking for a healthy dinner.
Calories
According to the nutritional database CalorieKing.com, a 4-oz. serving of king crab legs has only 110 calories. King crab legs are low in calories and, since you have to crack the legs and dig out the meat to eat it, you're eating far fewer calories per serving than another meat like steak or pork.
Carbohydrates
CalorieKing.com states that there are no carbohydrates in king crab legs, regardless of what the serving size is. This is because there are no carbohydrates in meat products. If king crab legs are marinated in a sauce or battered and fried there will be carbohydrates; but when grilled, baked, boiled or steamed they are carbohydrate-free.
Protein
King crab legs are an excellent source of high-quality protein. The Alaska Seafood Company states that a 3-oz. serving of king crab legs contains about 16.45 g of protein. King crab legs are a good choice for anyone on a high protein diet, especially since they are high in protein yet also low in carbohydrates.
Fat
Dietary fat consumption is a concern for many people, both young and old. King crab legs are naturally low in fat, unless they are prepared with added butter or oil. The Alaska Seafood Company states that a 3-oz. serving of king crab legs has about 1.31 g of total fat, only 0.11 g of which is saturated. The rest of the fat is either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, according to the Alaska Seafood Company.
Cholesterol
According to the National Institutes of Health, dietary cholesterol should be limited because it can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. The Alaska Seafood Company states that a 3-oz. serving of king crab legs has 45 mg of cholesterol. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommends that most people who are not at a high risk of heart disease eat up to 200 mg of cholesterol a day, so the amount of cholesterol in king crab legs is not too high for most people.
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