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 143
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Crustaceans 26.4
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Crustaceans 3.12
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Crustaceans 1.94
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Crustaceans 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 26.4g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 143 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 | 143 kcal | 97 kcal | +47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.8 g | 77.6 g | -14% |
| Protein | 26.4 g | 19.4 g | +36% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.94 g | 1.54 g | +26% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.12 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.303 g | 0.133 g | +128% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.353 g | 0.185 g | +91% |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg | 53.0 mg | +70% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.10 mg | 7.60 mg | -72% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.009 mg | 0.053 mg | -83% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.056 mg | 0.055 mg | +2% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.90 mg | 1.34 mg | +266% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.404 mg | 0.400 mg | +1% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.173 mg | 0.180 mg | -4% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 51.0 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.04 ug | 11.5 ug | -65% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.00 ug | 9.00 ug | -33% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 63.0 mg | 59.0 mg | +7% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.41 mg | 0.760 mg | +86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 51.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 229 mg | 280 mg | -18% |
| Potassium, K | 208 mg | 262 mg | -21% |
| Sodium, Na | 227 mg | 1072 mg | -79% |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.27 mg | 7.62 mg | -5% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.415 mg | 1.18 mg | -65% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.018 mg | 0.040 mg | -55% |
| Selenium, Se | 59.2 ug | 40.0 ug | +48% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 598 kj | 406 kj | +47% |
| Ash | 1.78 g | 1.85 g | -4% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 51.0 ug | -98% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 51.0 ug | -98% |
| Retinol | 6.00 ug | 9.00 ug | -33% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 20.0 IU | 29.0 IU | -31% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.015 g | -47% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.192 g | 0.087 g | +121% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.103 g | 0.019 g | +442% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.041 g | +22% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.268 g | 0.089 g | +201% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.014 g | +150% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0.038 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.756 g | 0.536 g | +41% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.020 g | -15% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.010 g | 0.014 g | -29% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.015 g | -60% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.198 g | 0.043 g | +360% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.341 g | 0.295 g | +16% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.044 g | 0.031 g | +42% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.139 g | 0.118 g | +18% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.368 g | 0.269 g | +37% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.07 g | 0.783 g | +36% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.28 g | 0.938 g | +36% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.09 g | 1.54 g | +36% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.30 g | 1.68 g | +36% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.744 g | 0.545 g | +37% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.296 g | 0.217 g | +36% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.11 g | 0.817 g | +36% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.879 g | 0.644 g | +36% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.24 g | 0.910 g | +36% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 2.30 g | 1.69 g | +36% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.537 g | 0.393 g | +37% |
| Alanine | 1.49 g | 1.10 g | +36% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.73 g | 2.00 g | +36% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.50 g | 3.30 g | +36% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.59 g | 1.17 g | +36% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.870 g | 0.638 g | +36% |
| Serine | 1.03 g | 0.762 g | +36% |
* 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
Niacin (Vitamin B3) +266% in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Biotin (Vitamin B7) -98% in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Iron, Fe +86% in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -83% in Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat
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