No other shellfish in the World projects a more elegant image or offers such widespread consumer appeal than Alaska King Crab.
Four pairs of visible legs and body covered with sharp thorn-like spines. Three pairs prominent spines in the center of the carapace (red king crab). Two pairs of prominent spines in the center of the carapace (blue king crab). Raw crab has red, purple, dark blue, brown or golden brown shells.
Up to 15 lbs., average 6-10 lbs.
Whole cooked crab: brine frozen, packed individually or in 20-50 lb. cartons.
Clusters/sections: brine or blast frozen in 25-80 lb. baskets and packed in poly lined boxes.
Legs and claws: (regular and pre-scored) packed in 10-25 lb. cartons.
Meat: (fancy and merus pack) packed in 5 lb. block.
Fresh: Live; Cooked whole or clusters/sections; legs; fancy or merus meat.
Frozen: Raw or cooked whole; raw or cooked clusters/sections; legs; fancy or merus meat.
Legs typically graded: 9-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-20 and 20-24 count/10 lbs., plus claw.
Blue: Meat averages 10%-15% of whole-shell weight for hard-shells, up to 30% for soft-shells.
Red: Meat averages 25% of whole-shell weight. Combined legs and large claw: 40% meat. Legs and small claw: 30%. Separate legs or claws: 50%.
- Low in fat and calories.
- A light and healthy source of high-quality protein.
| Serving Size | 3.5 ozs. (steamed) | |
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories | 96 | |
| Calories from Fat | 14 | |
| % Daily Value** | ||
| Total Fat | 2 g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | - | * |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1064 mg | 44% |
| Protein | 19 g | - |
| Vitamin A | - | * |
| Vitamin C | - | 13% |
| Calcium | - | 6% |
| Iron | - | 4% |
* Contains less than 2% of the daily value of this nutrient.
* *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: Release 10 USDA #15137. 1992.