Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 160
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 21.3
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 7.67
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, salmon, coho, farmed, raw — 21.3g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 160 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 | 160 kcal | 97 kcal | +65% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.5 g | 77.6 g | -9% |
| Protein | 21.3 g | 19.4 g | +10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.67 g | 1.54 g | +398% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.82 g | 0.133 g | +1265% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.33 g | 0.185 g | +1700% |
| Cholesterol | 51.0 mg | 53.0 mg | -4% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.10 mg | 7.60 mg | -86% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.053 mg | +70% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.110 mg | 0.055 mg | +100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.81 mg | 1.34 mg | +408% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.14 mg | 0.400 mg | +185% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.660 mg | 0.180 mg | +267% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -75% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.67 ug | 11.5 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 56.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +522% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 59.0 mg | -80% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.340 mg | 0.760 mg | -55% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 31.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -51% |
| Phosphorus, P | 292 mg | 280 mg | +4% |
| Potassium, K | 450 mg | 262 mg | +72% |
| Sodium, Na | 47.0 mg | 1072 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.430 mg | 7.62 mg | -94% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.048 mg | 1.18 mg | -96% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.012 mg | 0.040 mg | -70% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.6 ug | 40.0 ug | -68% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 669 kj | 406 kj | +65% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 1.85 g | -30% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -75% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -75% |
| Retinol | 56.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +522% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 188 IU | 29.0 IU | +548% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.287 g | 0.015 g | +1813% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.09 g | 0.087 g | +1153% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.312 g | 0.019 g | +1542% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.446 g | 0.041 g | +988% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.72 g | 0.089 g | +1837% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.507 g | 0.014 g | +3521% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.585 g | 0.038 g | +1439% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.86 g | 0.536 g | +247% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.349 g | 0.020 g | +1645% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.075 g | 0.014 g | +436% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.112 g | 0.015 g | +647% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.095 g | 0.043 g | +121% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.385 g | 0.295 g | +31% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.031 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.821 g | 0.118 g | +596% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.238 g | 0.269 g | -12% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.932 g | 0.783 g | +19% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.980 g | 0.938 g | +4% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.73 g | 1.54 g | +13% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.95 g | 1.68 g | +16% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.629 g | 0.545 g | +15% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.228 g | 0.217 g | +5% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.830 g | 0.817 g | +2% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.718 g | 0.644 g | +11% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.10 g | 0.910 g | +20% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.27 g | 1.69 g | -25% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.626 g | 0.393 g | +59% |
| Alanine | 1.29 g | 1.10 g | +17% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.18 g | 2.00 g | +9% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.17 g | 3.30 g | -4% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 1.17 g | -13% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.752 g | 0.638 g | +18% |
| Serine | 0.868 g | 0.762 g | +14% |
* 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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