Beef vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 133
Crustaceans —
Protein (g)
Beef 21.2
Crustaceans 18.6
Carbs (g)
Beef 0.070
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Beef 5.33
Crustaceans 0.808
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Crustaceans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, shoulder pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw — 21.2g vs 18.6g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Crustaceans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 133 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.3 g | 78.9 g | -8% |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 18.6 g | +14% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.33 g | 0.808 g | +560% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.070 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.12 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.65 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.247 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 64.0 mg | 114 mg | -44% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.206 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.55 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.760 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.564 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 68.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.66 ug | 3.12 ug | -15% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.190 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 111 mg | -89% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.66 mg | 0.632 mg | +321% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 43.1 mg | -44% |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 mg | 279 mg | -16% |
| Potassium, K | 403 mg | 235 mg | +72% |
| Sodium, Na | 74.0 mg | 331 mg | -78% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.72 mg | 3.48 mg | +93% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.071 mg | 1.09 mg | -93% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | 0.148 mg | -91% |
| Selenium, Se | 23.8 ug | 45.8 ug | -48% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 81 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 86 kcal | |
| Energy | 556 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 2.98 g | |
| Ash | 1.13 g | 1.88 g | -40% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Iodine, I | — | 44.5 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 14.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11.0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 2.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.50 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.136 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.18 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.742 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.032 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.182 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.182 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.049 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.38 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 2.13 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 t n-7 (Omega-7, Vaccenic acid — trans) | 0.124 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.329 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.270 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.253 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.017 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.053 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.247 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.247 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.238 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.931 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.900 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.70 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.85 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.601 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.222 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.806 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.730 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.957 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.686 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.21 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.90 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.35 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.966 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.870 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.813 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.145 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 22.7 mg | 64.5 mg | -65% |
| Purine, guanine | 23.5 mg | 22.5 mg | +4% |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 100 mg | 57.0 mg | +75% |
| Purine, uric acid | 0.800 mg | 32.2 mg | -98% |
| Purine, xanthine | 17.7 mg | 3.70 mg | +378% |
| Purines, total | 164 mg | 148 mg | +11% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Beef, shoulder pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw nutrition facts Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Iron, Fe +321% in Beef, shoulder pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Zinc, Zn +93% in Beef, shoulder pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Copper, Cu -93% in Beef, shoulder pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Manganese, Mn -91% in Beef, shoulder pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw
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