Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 69.2 kcal289.6 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 1.1 g
- Protein
- 15.5 g
- Total fat
- 0.3 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 728.5 mg
- Calcium
- 97.8 mg
Nutrition referenceSeafood
Snow Crab Legs
Snow crab legs are a sweet, delicate shellfish prized for their tender white meat, commonly steamed or boiled and served with melted butter or lemon.
69.2
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 1.1g
- Protein
- 15.5g
- Fat
- 0.3g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Snow crab legs are a prized shellfish with sweet, delicate white meat and a tender, flaky texture. They are typically harvested from cold northern waters and are most often sold frozen, either as whole clusters or split legs. Snow crab is traditionally steamed or boiled and served warm with melted butter or a squeeze of lemon.
Nutritionally, snow crab is a lean source of protein and is low in fat. It supplies minerals such as selenium, phosphorus, and zinc, though prepared legs can be relatively high in sodium, so it is worth keeping portion size and added salt in mind.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of edible snow crab leg meat. A typical 3 oz (85 g) serving provides roughly 59 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Snow Crab Legs nutrition FAQ
Is snow crab high in protein?
Yes. A 100 g serving of snow crab leg meat provides about 16 g of protein with very little fat.
Is snow crab high in sodium?
Prepared snow crab legs can be relatively high in sodium (about 729 mg per 100 g), so it is worth watching portion size if you are limiting salt.
How do you cook snow crab legs?
Snow crab legs are usually steamed or boiled briefly to heat through, then served with melted butter or lemon; most frozen legs are already cooked.
