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Imitation Crab Meat Roundup

We analyzed 11 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Imitation Crab Meat shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 11 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Imitation Crab Meat you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
106
Sugar
5g
Jfc International Inc.

Imitation crab meat kani kamaboko

Ingredients: Fish paste (threadfin bream fish, sugar, sodium tripolyphosphate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate), water, wheat starch, tapioca starch, sorbitol, salt, soybean oil, sugar, natural and artificial flavor (crab extract monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, d

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
89
Sugar
4g
Kroger

Imitation Crab Meat

Ingredients: Alaska pollock, water, corn starch, sugar, sorbitol, contains 2% or less of: natural and artificial flavor (extracts of blue crab, snow crab, lobster and alaska pollock), refined fish oil* (anchovy, sardine), rice wine (water, rice, koji), egg whites, modified tapioca starch, sea salt, potassium chloride, disodium inosinate, sodium pyrophosphate, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide (for color), carmine (for color).

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Titanium Dioxide
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Calories
136
Sugar
7g
Waterfront Bistro

Flake Style Imitation Crab Meat

Ingredients: FISH PROTEIN (ALASKA POLLOCK, COD AND/OR PACIFIC WHITING), WATER, SUGAR, WHEAT STARCH, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, EGG WHITES, SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: KING CRABMEAT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVOR, SORBITOL, CARRAGEENAN,

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
129
Sugar
6g
Unknown

Imitation crab meat

Ingredients: ALASKA POLLOCK (GADUS CHALCOGRAMMUS), WATER, WHEAT STARCH, SUGAR, LIQUID EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, SORBITOL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SNOW CRAB MEAT, WHEAT FLOUR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CRAB EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN), SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, REFINED FISH OIL (SARDINE, ANCHOVY)*, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, COLOR ADDED, CARMINE COLOR.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
82
Sugar
4g
Trader Joe’s

Imitation Crab Meat

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Fresh

Imitation Crab Meat Sticks

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Protein
21g
Hy-Vee

Imitation Crabmeat Stuffed Salmon

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
107
Sugar
5g
Weis

Imitation Crab Meat

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
106
Sugar
4g
Eddie M's

Imitation Crabmeat

Ingredients: fish protein (Alaska pollock and/or Pacific whiting), water, wheat starch, sorbitol, sugar, potato starch, crab flavor (contains fish, hydrolyzed soy, wheat, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, mirin wine (sake, sugar, salt, sweet cooking rice wine), rice vinegar, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), egg white powder, salt, disodium succinate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, carmine, carrageenan, color added)

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
97
Sugar
5g
On true

Imitation Crab Meat Stick

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
94
Sugar
4g
Fremont Fish market leg style imitation crab meat

Aldi Imitation Crab Meat

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Imitation Crab Meat category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 11 products in the Imitation Crab Meat category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Imitation Crab Meat?+
We rank Imitation Crab Meat based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Imitation Crab Meat here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.