Imitation crabmeat
Imitation crabmeat provides 118 kcal per 100 g, with 4.7 g of sugars and 8.2 g of protein. That is 525% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen seafood category. Contains: eggs, fish, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (85 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | 100 kcal | 121 | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 4 −85% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7 g | 15 g | 5% | 5.2 +239% |
| Total sugars | 4.7 g | 4 g | 0.8 +525% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 7 g | 14% | 15.6 −47% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 1.6 g | 0.8 +124% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2544 Frozen seafood products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 28% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 4.7 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low fat
- 0.6 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen seafood
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fish protein (pollock, cod and/or whiting), water, wheat starch, sugar, egg whites, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: natural and artificial crab flavor, mirin wine (sake, sugar, salt, water, yeast extract), sodium tripolyphosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, salt, soybean oil, sorbitol, maltodextrin, hydrolyzed soy protein, wheat flour, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, carmine, caramel, soy lecithin, color added.
- Allergens
- EggsFishGlutenSoybeans
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (85 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0010887063104
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Imitation crabmeat?
Imitation crabmeat contains 118 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (85 g)).
How much sugar is in Imitation crabmeat?
Imitation crabmeat has 4.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Imitation crabmeat healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Imitation crabmeat vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Imitation crabmeat contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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