Crawfish are an excellent source of protein. Fat content of washed crawfish tail meat is only about 1% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA.) Crawfish muscle fibers are shorter than the muscle fibers in red meats and, consequently, more easily digested.
In 1994, The Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board conducted nutritional analysis of unwashed (fat-on) frozen crawfish tail meat. The purpose of that research was to develop a nutritional label that could be used by the entire industry. The information that was developed was as follows.
Reference: crawfish.org
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size 3 ounces (kg) |
Amount per serving:
Calories 70 |
% Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 1g |
2 |
| Trans Fat 0g |
0 |
| Saturated Fat 0g |
0 |
| Cholesterol 120 mg |
40 |
| Total Carb 0g |
0 |
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
0 |
| Sugars 0g |
0 |
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| Protein |
15 |
| Vitamin A |
10 |
| Vitamin C |
0 |
| Calcium |
6 |
| Vitamin A |
10 |
| Iron |
15 |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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