Crustaceans vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Crustaceans 87
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Crustaceans 17.5
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Crustaceans 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Crustaceans 1.30
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Crustaceans 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 19.4g vs 17.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, cooked, moist heat — 87 vs 97 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 | Crustaceans | Crustaceans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 87 kcal | 97 kcal | -10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.8 g | 77.6 g | +4% |
| Protein | 17.5 g | 19.4 g | -9% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.30 g | 1.54 g | -16% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.216 g | 0.133 g | +62% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.251 g | 0.185 g | +36% |
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 53.0 mg | +158% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 7.60 mg | -93% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.047 mg | 0.053 mg | -11% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.080 mg | 0.055 mg | +45% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.67 mg | 1.34 mg | +24% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.512 mg | 0.400 mg | +28% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.134 mg | 0.180 mg | -26% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.10 ug | 11.5 ug | -73% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +67% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 51.0 mg | 59.0 mg | -14% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.11 mg | 0.760 mg | +46% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -48% |
| Phosphorus, P | 241 mg | 280 mg | -14% |
| Potassium, K | 238 mg | 262 mg | -9% |
| Sodium, Na | 97.0 mg | 1072 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.48 mg | 7.62 mg | -81% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.580 mg | 1.18 mg | -51% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.217 mg | 0.040 mg | +442% |
| Selenium, Se | 34.2 ug | 40.0 ug | -14% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 364 kj | 406 kj | -10% |
| Ash | 1.07 g | 1.85 g | -42% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 11.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 11.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -78% |
| Retinol | 15.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +67% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50.0 IU | 29.0 IU | +72% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.015 g | -60% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.137 g | 0.087 g | +57% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.019 g | +163% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.037 g | 0.041 g | -10% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.194 g | 0.089 g | +118% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.014 g | -50% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0.038 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.413 g | 0.536 g | -23% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.156 g | 0.020 g | +680% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.022 g | 0.014 g | +57% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.015 g | -87% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.062 g | 0.043 g | +44% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.124 g | 0.295 g | -58% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.031 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.038 g | 0.118 g | -68% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.244 g | 0.269 g | -9% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.707 g | 0.783 g | -10% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.847 g | 0.938 g | -10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | 1.54 g | -10% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.52 g | 1.68 g | -10% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.494 g | 0.545 g | -9% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.196 g | 0.217 g | -10% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.737 g | 0.817 g | -10% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.583 g | 0.644 g | -9% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.822 g | 0.910 g | -10% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.53 g | 1.69 g | -10% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.356 g | 0.393 g | -9% |
| Alanine | 0.990 g | 1.10 g | -10% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.81 g | 2.00 g | -10% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.98 g | 3.30 g | -10% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 1.17 g | -10% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.578 g | 0.638 g | -9% |
| Serine | 0.690 g | 0.762 g | -9% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Manganese, Mn +442% in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, cooked, moist heat Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -93% in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, cooked, moist heat Sodium, Na -91% in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, cooked, moist heat Zinc, Zn -81% in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, cooked, moist heat
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