Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Fish 119
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 24.5
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 1.56
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, pike, walleye, cooked, dry heat — 24.5g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 119 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fish | Crustaceans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 119 kcal | 97 kcal | +23% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.5 g | 77.6 g | -5% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 19.4 g | +27% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.56 g | 1.54 g | +1% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.319 g | 0.133 g | +140% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.377 g | 0.185 g | +104% |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 53.0 mg | +108% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 7.60 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.312 mg | 0.053 mg | +489% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.195 mg | 0.055 mg | +255% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.80 mg | 1.34 mg | +109% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.865 mg | 0.400 mg | +116% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.138 mg | 0.180 mg | -23% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -67% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.31 ug | 11.5 ug | -80% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 24.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +167% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 141 mg | 59.0 mg | +139% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.67 mg | 0.760 mg | +120% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 269 mg | 280 mg | -4% |
| Potassium, K | 499 mg | 262 mg | +90% |
| Sodium, Na | 65.0 mg | 1072 mg | -94% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.790 mg | 7.62 mg | -90% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.228 mg | 1.18 mg | -81% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.03 mg | 0.040 mg | +2465% |
| Selenium, Se | 16.2 ug | 40.0 ug | -59% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 498 kj | 406 kj | +23% |
| Ash | 1.54 g | 1.85 g | -17% |
| 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 | 24.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +167% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 81.0 IU | 29.0 IU | +179% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.023 g | 0.015 g | +53% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.252 g | 0.087 g | +190% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.044 g | 0.019 g | +132% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.126 g | 0.041 g | +207% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.251 g | 0.089 g | +182% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.014 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0.038 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.573 g | 0.536 g | +7% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.020 g | +65% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.018 g | 0.014 g | +29% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.015 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.074 g | 0.043 g | +72% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.110 g | 0.295 g | -63% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.049 g | 0.031 g | +58% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.288 g | 0.118 g | +144% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.275 g | 0.269 g | +2% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.08 g | 0.783 g | +37% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.13 g | 0.938 g | +21% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.99 g | 1.54 g | +30% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.25 g | 1.68 g | +34% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.726 g | 0.545 g | +33% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.263 g | 0.217 g | +21% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.958 g | 0.817 g | +17% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.828 g | 0.644 g | +29% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | 0.910 g | +39% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.47 g | 1.69 g | -13% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.722 g | 0.393 g | +84% |
| Alanine | 1.48 g | 1.10 g | +35% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.51 g | 2.00 g | +26% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.66 g | 3.30 g | +11% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.18 g | 1.17 g | +1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.868 g | 0.638 g | +36% |
| Serine | 1.00 g | 0.762 g | +31% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Like this comparison?
Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.