Crabs - Protiens and Minerals

Crab Nutrition :
Rich in Protein
Crabs protein content of less than about 22 gr/100 gr. Amino acid content is also complete. Amino acids are the highest amount per 100 gram is 3474 mg of glutamate, aspartate 2464 mg, 1946 mg of arginine, lysine and leucine 1939 mg 1768 mg.
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
As with the results of other marine animal, crabs is also rich in omega-3 fatty acid that is equal to 407 mg / 100 gr.
High levels of vitamin B12
Crabs also contain high vitamin B12 which is about 10.4 mcg/100mg. The content is already able to meet the daily requirement of vitamin B12 by 174%. In addition, crabs also contains niacin and riboflavin in sufficient quantities good for health.
Rich in minerals zinc, copper and selenium
For seafood, crabs is also rich in mineral content. The highest mineral content to 100 g crabs is selenium 48 mcg (68% daily requirement), copper 0.7 mg  (37% daily requirement) and zinc 5.5mg (36% daily requirement)
Crab Nutrition Benefits :
* a high content of protein-forming function as enzymes, organ and muscle cell formation, forming hormone, repair damaged cells, regulating metabolism, and forming the immune system.
* The content of vitamin B12 is good for energy and growth, improve the metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids, red bloodcell production, and to improve the health of nerves and skin.
* omega-3 fatty acids in crabs functioning lower bad cholesterol in the blood there by preventing cardiovascular disease (heart), boost immunity, enhance nervous system function and eye health, and improve the intelligence of the brain when administered early.
* Mineral selenium act as antioxidants to prevent cell damage from free radicals cause cancer and heart disease. Selenium is believed to play a role in preventing cancer and chromosomedamage, as well as increase body resistance to viral infection sand bacteria and prevent inflammation.
* Mineral copper serves as a component of redox enzymes, the formation of red blood Selda, muscles, nerves, bones and brain,and prevent bone disease and nerve.
* Mineral zinc functions to the fundamental building blocks the body’s enzymes, red blood cells, the immune system, prevent prostate enlargement, prevent hair loss.
* Shellfish is very suitable for a high protein diet because it contains saturated fat which is very low at 0.2 grams / 100gram.

Healthy Tips Crab Consumption :
* We recommend that you do not process the crabs with fried
* Though containing a variety of healthful nutrients, crabs also contain a moderately high cholesterol 76 mg / 100gr. Consumption of cholesterol per day the recommended maximum of about 300mg. Medium-sized crabs dish every day was enough to get all the benefits.
* Crab contain purine base that can raise levels of uric acid in the blood. People with gout disease or gout better avoid or severely limit the consumption of crabs.
* For soft shell crabs / soft-shelled, skin does not need to be set aside, also of high nutritional value, especially the content of chitosan and carotenoids are usually widely available in the shell.