Crab: nutrition for pregnancy & family
Also known as Florida stone crab, [Place of collection: Kolkata]. Food group: Marine Shellfish.
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Crab is a notable source of calcium — see what each does in pregnancy.
More marine shellfish: Crab, sea, Lobster, brown, Lobster, king size, Mud crab, Oyster, Tiger prawns, brown.
Crab in Indian languages
| English | Florida stone crab |
Regional names as recorded by ICMR-NIN in the Indian Food Composition Tables.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Calcium | 128 mg |
Why it can help during pregnancy
- Calcium: Calcium helps build your baby's bones and teeth.
Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN). A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.
Nutrition source: ICMR-NIN — Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT). Values are typical per 100 g and vary by variety and preparation.
Educational information, not medical or dietary advice. Most everyday foods are fine in normal amounts — ask your doctor or dietitian about anything specific to your pregnancy.