Crab Flakes
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
040295515353
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size100 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 7g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSURIMI (WILD CAUGHT THREADFIN BREAM, SUGAR, POLYPHOSPHATE), WATER, WHEAT STARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, CRAB FLAVOR, SORBITOL, CRAB EXTRACT, EGG WHITE POWDER, CRAB MEAT EXTRACT, GLYCINE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CARRAGEENAN, CARMINE COLOR, PAPRIKA.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Crab Flakes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Seafood, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 7,747 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Crab Flakes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Surimi (Wild Caught Threadfin Bream, Sugar, Polyphosphate), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Carmine Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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