Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 264
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 24.6
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 4.00
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 17.9
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular — 24.6g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 264 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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 | 264 kcal | 97 kcal | +172% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 47.5 g | 77.6 g | -39% |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 19.4 g | +27% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.9 g | 1.54 g | +1062% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.00 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.06 g | 0.133 g | +2953% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.63 g | 0.185 g | +2403% |
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 53.0 mg | +1009% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 7.60 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.190 mg | 0.053 mg | +258% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.620 mg | 0.055 mg | +1027% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.120 mg | 1.34 mg | -91% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.50 mg | 0.400 mg | +775% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.320 mg | 0.180 mg | +78% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 50.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -2% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 491 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 20.0 ug | 11.5 ug | +74% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 271 ug | 9.00 ug | +2911% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.89 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.90 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 275 mg | 59.0 mg | +366% |
| Iron, Fe | 11.9 mg | 0.760 mg | +1463% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 300 mg | 63.0 mg | +376% |
| Phosphorus, P | 356 mg | 280 mg | +27% |
| Potassium, K | 181 mg | 262 mg | -31% |
| Sodium, Na | 1500 mg | 1072 mg | +40% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.950 mg | 7.62 mg | -88% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.110 mg | 1.18 mg | -91% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.050 mg | 0.040 mg | +25% |
| Selenium, Se | 65.5 ug | 40.0 ug | +64% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1105 kj | 406 kj | +172% |
| Ash | 6.50 g | 1.85 g | +251% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 50.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -2% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 50.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -2% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 271 ug | 9.00 ug | +2911% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 905 IU | 29.0 IU | +3021% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 648 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 117 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 2.90 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.600 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 | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.212 g | 0.015 g | +1313% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.56 g | 0.087 g | +3986% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.293 g | 0.019 g | +1442% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.04 g | 0.041 g | +2444% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.16 g | 0.089 g | +3456% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.309 g | 0.014 g | +2107% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.114 g | 0.038 g | +200% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 7.41 g | 0.536 g | +1282% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.081 g | 0.020 g | +305% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.017 g | 0.014 g | +21% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.015 g | +120% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.505 g | 0.043 g | +1074% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 2.74 g | 0.295 g | +829% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.229 g | 0.031 g | +639% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 3.80 g | 0.118 g | +3120% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.323 g | 0.269 g | +20% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.26 g | 0.783 g | +61% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.03 g | 0.938 g | +10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.13 g | 1.54 g | +39% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.83 g | 1.68 g | +9% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.646 g | 0.545 g | +19% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.449 g | 0.217 g | +107% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.07 g | 0.817 g | +31% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.968 g | 0.644 g | +50% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | 0.910 g | +39% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.59 g | 1.69 g | -6% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.649 g | 0.393 g | +65% |
| Alanine | 1.65 g | 1.10 g | +51% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.38 g | 2.00 g | +19% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.63 g | 3.30 g | +10% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.740 g | 1.17 g | -37% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.20 g | 0.638 g | +88% |
| Serine | 1.90 g | 0.762 g | +149% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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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