Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, mackerel, salted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 305
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 18.5
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 25.1
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 19.4g vs 18.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 305 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, mackerel, salted 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 | 305 kcal | 97 kcal | +214% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 43.0 g | 77.6 g | -45% |
| Protein | 18.5 g | 19.4 g | -4% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.1 g | 1.54 g | +1530% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.15 g | 0.133 g | +5274% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.32 g | 0.185 g | +4397% |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg | 53.0 mg | +79% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 7.60 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | 0.053 mg | -62% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.190 mg | 0.055 mg | +245% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.30 mg | 1.34 mg | +146% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.400 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.410 mg | 0.180 mg | +128% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -71% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 102 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 12.0 ug | 11.5 ug | +4% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 47.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +422% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.38 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 25.2 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 66.0 mg | 59.0 mg | +12% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.40 mg | 0.760 mg | +84% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 60.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -5% |
| Phosphorus, P | 254 mg | 280 mg | -9% |
| Potassium, K | 520 mg | 262 mg | +98% |
| Sodium, Na | 4450 mg | 1072 mg | +315% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.10 mg | 7.62 mg | -86% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 1.18 mg | -92% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.040 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 73.4 ug | 40.0 ug | +84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1276 kj | 406 kj | +214% |
| Ash | 13.4 g | 1.85 g | +624% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -71% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -71% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 47.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +422% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 157 IU | 29.0 IU | +441% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 1006 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 25.2 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 7.80 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) | 0.029 g | 0.004 g | +625% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.08 g | 0.015 g | +7113% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.42 g | 0.087 g | +4978% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.40 g | 0.019 g | +7284% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.50 g | 0.041 g | +3546% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.22 g | 0.089 g | +4646% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 1.03 g | 0.014 g | +7286% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 1.54 g | 0.038 g | +3961% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.21 g | 0.536 g | +1059% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.369 g | 0.020 g | +1745% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.159 g | 0.014 g | +1036% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.398 g | 0.015 g | +2553% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.258 g | 0.043 g | +500% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 1.62 g | 0.295 g | +449% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.391 g | 0.031 g | +1161% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 2.96 g | 0.118 g | +2413% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.269 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.783 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.938 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.54 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 1.68 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.545 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.217 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.817 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.644 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.910 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.69 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.393 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.10 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.00 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.30 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.17 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.638 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.762 g | |
| 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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