Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 162
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 22.9
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 7.17
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat — 22.9g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 162 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, carp, cooked, dry 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 | Fish | Crustaceans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 162 kcal | 97 kcal | +67% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 69.6 g | 77.6 g | -10% |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 19.4 g | +18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.17 g | 1.54 g | +366% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.39 g | 0.133 g | +944% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.98 g | 0.185 g | +1514% |
| Cholesterol | 84.0 mg | 53.0 mg | +58% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.60 mg | 7.60 mg | -79% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.140 mg | 0.053 mg | +164% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.070 mg | 0.055 mg | +27% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.10 mg | 1.34 mg | +57% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.870 mg | 0.400 mg | +117% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.219 mg | 0.180 mg | +22% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -67% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.47 ug | 11.5 ug | -87% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +11% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 52.0 mg | 59.0 mg | -12% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.59 mg | 0.760 mg | +109% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 531 mg | 280 mg | +90% |
| Potassium, K | 427 mg | 262 mg | +63% |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 mg | 1072 mg | -94% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.90 mg | 7.62 mg | -75% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.073 mg | 1.18 mg | -94% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.050 mg | 0.040 mg | +25% |
| Selenium, Se | 16.2 ug | 40.0 ug | -59% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 678 kj | 406 kj | +67% |
| Ash | 1.87 g | 1.85 g | +1% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 17.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -67% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 17.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -67% |
| Retinol | 10.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +11% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 32.0 IU | 29.0 IU | +10% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.146 g | 0.015 g | +873% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.842 g | 0.087 g | +868% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.237 g | 0.019 g | +1147% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.840 g | 0.041 g | +1949% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.47 g | 0.089 g | +1556% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.091 g | 0.014 g | +550% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.515 g | 0.038 g | +1255% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.84 g | 0.536 g | +242% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.663 g | 0.020 g | +3215% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.346 g | 0.014 g | +2371% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.074 g | 0.015 g | +393% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.195 g | 0.043 g | +353% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.305 g | 0.295 g | +3% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.105 g | 0.031 g | +239% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.146 g | 0.118 g | +24% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.256 g | 0.269 g | -5% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.00 g | 0.783 g | +28% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.05 g | 0.938 g | +12% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.86 g | 1.54 g | +21% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.10 g | 1.68 g | +25% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.677 g | 0.545 g | +24% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.245 g | 0.217 g | +13% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.893 g | 0.817 g | +9% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.772 g | 0.644 g | +20% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | 0.910 g | +29% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.37 g | 1.69 g | -19% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.673 g | 0.393 g | +71% |
| Alanine | 1.38 g | 1.10 g | +26% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.34 g | 2.00 g | +17% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.41 g | 3.30 g | +3% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.10 g | 1.17 g | -6% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.808 g | 0.638 g | +27% |
| Serine | 0.933 g | 0.762 g | +22% |
* 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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