Crab rangoon dip
Crab rangoon dip is a creamy, baked appetizer that transforms the classic Chinese-American fried wonton filling into a shareable dip. It typically features a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and imitation crab, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and green onions. The dish is a popular party food in the United States, often served with crispy wonton chips or crackers.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dip is high in fat and protein due to its cream cheese and crab content, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from any added sugars or the dippers. A typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) provides roughly 80-120 calories, along with calcium and some vitamin B12 from the dairy and seafood components.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fun example of American-Chinese fusion, taking a beloved restaurant appetizer and adapting it for home cooking. Nutritionally, while it offers protein and calcium, its high saturated fat content from the cream cheese makes it an indulgent treat rather than a health food.
