Crab Meat (lump)
4oz (113g)Protein per 100g19.0g
Calories per 100g97
Fat per 100g1.5g
Carbs per 100g0.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)1500mg
Typical cost$$$$$
Quality 0.86
lit_estimate, complete animal protein
ketolow-carbgluten-freedairy-freepescatarian
Why Crab Meat (lump) shows up in protein-forward diets
One of the lowest protein-per-100g numbers on this entire seafood list — crab's reputation as a 'protein food' outpaces the actual macro numbers.
Serving-size math
A 4oz (113g) portion delivers 21.5g of protein and roughly 110 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 19.59g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Pre-cooked lump crab needs almost no heat — reheating past warm turns the texture stringy.
Best for
- occasion cooking
- low-calorie protein
Allergens
Contains: shellfish.
Frequently asked
How much protein is in crab meat (lump)?
19.0g per 100g, or 21.5g per 4oz (113g).
Is crab meat (lump) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (lit_estimate, complete animal protein).