Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Fish 143
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 22.3
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 1.50
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 6.42
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, roe, mixed species, raw — 22.3g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 143 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 | 143 kcal | 97 kcal | +47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 67.7 g | 77.6 g | -13% |
| Protein | 22.3 g | 19.4 g | +15% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.42 g | 1.54 g | +317% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.50 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.46 g | 0.133 g | +995% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.66 g | 0.185 g | +798% |
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 53.0 mg | +606% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.0 mg | 7.60 mg | +111% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.240 mg | 0.053 mg | +353% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.740 mg | 0.055 mg | +1245% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.80 mg | 1.34 mg | +34% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.00 mg | 0.400 mg | +150% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.160 mg | 0.180 mg | -11% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 80.0 ug | 51.0 ug | +57% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 335 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 10.0 ug | 11.5 ug | -13% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 90.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +900% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 12.1 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 22.0 mg | 59.0 mg | -63% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.600 mg | 0.760 mg | -21% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -68% |
| Phosphorus, P | 402 mg | 280 mg | +44% |
| Potassium, K | 221 mg | 262 mg | -16% |
| Sodium, Na | 91.0 mg | 1072 mg | -92% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 7.62 mg | -87% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 1.18 mg | -92% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | 0.040 mg | -75% |
| Selenium, Se | 40.3 ug | 40.0 ug | +1% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 599 kj | 406 kj | +48% |
| Ash | 1.37 g | 1.85 g | -26% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 80.0 ug | 51.0 ug | +57% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 80.0 ug | 51.0 ug | +57% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 90.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +900% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 299 IU | 29.0 IU | +931% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 214 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 484 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 12.1 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.200 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) | 0.076 g | 0.015 g | +407% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.27 g | 0.087 g | +1366% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.105 g | 0.019 g | +453% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.374 g | 0.041 g | +812% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.13 g | 0.089 g | +1175% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.111 g | 0.014 g | +693% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.041 g | 0.038 g | +8% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.66 g | 0.536 g | +396% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.020 g | +45% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 g | 0.014 g | -57% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.015 g | -20% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.181 g | 0.043 g | +321% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.983 g | 0.295 g | +233% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.082 g | 0.031 g | +165% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 1.36 g | 0.118 g | +1055% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.293 g | 0.269 g | +9% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.02 g | 0.783 g | +30% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.14 g | 0.938 g | +22% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.96 g | 1.54 g | +27% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.70 g | 1.68 g | +1% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.553 g | 0.545 g | +1% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.389 g | 0.217 g | +79% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.09 g | 0.817 g | +34% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.12 g | 0.644 g | +74% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.31 g | 0.910 g | +44% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.28 g | 1.69 g | -24% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.607 g | 0.393 g | +54% |
| Alanine | 1.43 g | 1.10 g | +30% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.79 g | 2.00 g | -11% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.67 g | 3.30 g | -19% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.650 g | 1.17 g | -44% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.19 g | 0.638 g | +86% |
| Serine | 0.975 g | 0.762 g | +28% |
| 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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