What are the nutritional values ​​of eating hairy crabs? What are the benefits of eating hairy crabs?

Hairy Crab Introduction

Hairy crabs are also known as river crabs, crabs, and freshwater hairy crabs [1]. Their scientific name is Chinese mitten crab, their Latin name is Eriocheir sinensis (H. Milne Edwards, 1853), and their English name is Chinese mitten-handed crab. There are more than 500 species of crabs in China, and river crabs are the most productive freshwater crabs in China. Hairy crabs are highly favored by consumers at home and abroad for their rich nutrition and delicious meat. At present, hairy crabs have become the main aquaculture species in various places. The hairy crab farming industry has changed from "big crab farming" that pursues production to raising large crabs and "ecological crabs" with quality and efficiency as the center. In addition, there is a kind of tea called "hairy crab tea".

What are the nutritional values ​​of eating hairy crabs?

1. Crab roe contains a high level of cholesterol.

2. In addition to being rich in calcium, the crab shell also contains astaxanthin, astaxanthin, etc.

3. Crabs also contain a large amount of selenium, with the selenium content in every 100 grams of crabs being as high as 56.7 micrograms.

4. Generally speaking, every 100 grams of edible part of crab contains 17.5 grams of protein, 2.8 grams of fat, 126 milligrams of calcium, 182 milligrams of phosphorus, and 2.8 milligrams of iron.

5. Crab meat contains many vitamins, among which the vitamin A is higher than other aquatic animals. The vitamin B2 contained in crabs is 5 to 6 times higher than meat, 6 to 10 times higher than fish, and 2 to 3 times higher than eggs. The vitamin B1 and phosphorus contained in crabs are also higher than those in ordinary fish.