Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.
The food contains 15g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 11, for Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 36% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 45% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 106 IU | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 31 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 14 IU | 3.5% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3 mg | 15% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 70 mcg | 17.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 35 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 4 mcg | 66.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 86 mg | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2 mg | 11.1% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 27 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 178 mg | 17.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 220 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 953.1 mg | 39.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 30 mcg | 42.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.1 g | 24.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 1 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 1 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3 mg | |||
Glycine | 1 mg | |||
Proline | 1 mg | |||
Serine | 1 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 2.7 g | 4.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 Calories from Fat 24
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7 g 4.2%
Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 96.1 mg 32%
Sodium 953.1 mg 39.7%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 12.1 g 24.2%
Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 8.6% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 244
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 35.1 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 23.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 1.4 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 5.2 g