Crab is excellent for keto: ~0g net carbs per 100g with ~18g protein. It’s very lean, so pair with butter, ghee, mayonnaise, or avocado oil to hit keto fat targets. Naturally sweet, delicate, and nutrient-dense (selenium, B12)—a smart, satiating protein.
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Per 100 g (as listed by source)
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Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
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Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
Combine crab with almond flour, egg, mayo, mustard, and herbs; pan-fry in butter or avocado oil.
Steam or boil legs; serve with melted garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon.
Toss lump crab with mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, dill; serve in romaine cups.
Fill avocado halves with creamy crab salad for a high-fat keto meal.
Fold crab into a sauce of heavy cream, parmesan, and garlic; serve over zucchini noodles.
Bake crab with cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, and Old Bay until bubbly.