Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Fish 141
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 21.4
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 5.50
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, salmon, chum, canned, drained solids with bone — 21.4g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 141 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 | 141 kcal | 97 kcal | +45% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.8 g | 77.6 g | -9% |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 19.4 g | +11% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.50 g | 1.54 g | +257% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.49 g | 0.133 g | +1017% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.92 g | 0.185 g | +937% |
| Cholesterol | 39.0 mg | 53.0 mg | -26% |
| 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) | 0.160 mg | 0.055 mg | +191% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.00 mg | 1.34 mg | +422% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.560 mg | 0.400 mg | +40% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.380 mg | 0.180 mg | +111% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -61% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 85.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.40 ug | 11.5 ug | -62% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.60 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 9.60 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 249 mg | 59.0 mg | +322% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.700 mg | 0.760 mg | -8% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -52% |
| Phosphorus, P | 354 mg | 280 mg | +26% |
| Potassium, K | 300 mg | 262 mg | +15% |
| Sodium, Na | 391 mg | 1072 mg | -64% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 7.62 mg | -87% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 1.18 mg | -92% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | 0.040 mg | -50% |
| Selenium, Se | 43.3 ug | 40.0 ug | +8% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 590 kj | 406 kj | +45% |
| Ash | 2.47 g | 1.85 g | +34% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -61% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 20.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -61% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 18.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 60.0 IU | 29.0 IU | +107% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 386 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 9.60 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 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) | 0.482 g | 0.015 g | +3113% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.816 g | 0.087 g | +838% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.188 g | 0.019 g | +889% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.237 g | 0.041 g | +478% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.16 g | 0.089 g | +1202% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.278 g | 0.014 g | +1886% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.245 g | 0.038 g | +545% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.52 g | 0.536 g | +183% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.057 g | 0.020 g | +185% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.049 g | 0.014 g | +250% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.073 g | 0.015 g | +387% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.073 g | 0.043 g | +70% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.473 g | 0.295 g | +60% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.090 g | 0.031 g | +190% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.702 g | 0.118 g | +495% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.240 g | 0.269 g | -11% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.940 g | 0.783 g | +20% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.988 g | 0.938 g | +5% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.74 g | 1.54 g | +13% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.97 g | 1.68 g | +17% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.634 g | 0.545 g | +16% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.230 g | 0.217 g | +6% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.837 g | 0.817 g | +2% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.724 g | 0.644 g | +12% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.10 g | 0.910 g | +21% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.28 g | 1.69 g | -24% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.631 g | 0.393 g | +61% |
| Alanine | 1.30 g | 1.10 g | +18% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.19 g | 2.00 g | +10% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.20 g | 3.30 g | -3% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 1.17 g | -12% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.758 g | 0.638 g | +19% |
| Serine | 0.874 g | 0.762 g | +15% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Niacin (Vitamin B3) +422% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, drained solids with bone Calcium, Ca +322% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, drained solids with bone Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +191% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, drained solids with bone Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +111% in Fish, salmon, chum, canned, drained solids with bone
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