How Much Protein Is in Crab?
25.7 g in 1 cup
Crab is a lean, high-protein shellfish that feels like a treat while still fitting a muscle-gain diet. Watch the melted butter it usually arrives with.
Crab nutrition (cooked)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, cooked. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Crab, answered
Crab has about 16.2 g of protein in 3 oz cooked, and about 25.7 g in 1 cup.
About 82 calories in 3 oz cooked, or about 131 in 1 cup.
Yes. Crab is a lean, protein-dense choice: about 78% of the calories come from protein, and you get 16.2 g in 3 oz cooked. It is a complete protein, so it carries every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 78% of the calories in crab come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.
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