Fish vs Crustaceans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Fish 173
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 31.2
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 4.40
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, smoked — 31.2g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 173 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 | 173 kcal | 97 kcal | +78% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.5 g | 77.6 g | -19% |
| Protein | 31.2 g | 19.4 g | +61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.40 g | 1.54 g | +186% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.04 g | 0.133 g | +680% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.36 g | 0.185 g | +1174% |
| Cholesterol | 80.0 mg | 53.0 mg | +51% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 7.60 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.053 mg | +70% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.090 mg | 0.055 mg | +64% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 11.1 mg | 1.34 mg | +728% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.00 mg | 0.400 mg | +150% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.270 mg | 0.180 mg | +50% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | 51.0 ug | -61% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 87.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.90 ug | 11.5 ug | -75% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 280 ug | 9.00 ug | +3011% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 16.1 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg | 59.0 mg | -71% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.930 mg | 0.760 mg | +22% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 47.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 281 mg | 280 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 379 mg | 262 mg | +45% |
| Sodium, Na | 739 mg | 1072 mg | -31% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.560 mg | 7.62 mg | -93% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.050 mg | 1.18 mg | -96% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.030 mg | 0.040 mg | -25% |
| Selenium, Se | 20.1 ug | 40.0 ug | -50% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 723 kj | 406 kj | +78% |
| Ash | 1.90 g | 1.85 g | +3% |
| 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 | 280 ug | 9.00 ug | +3011% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 933 IU | 29.0 IU | +3117% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 642 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 16.1 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) | 0.177 g | 0.015 g | +1080% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.761 g | 0.087 g | +775% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.099 g | 0.019 g | +421% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.440 g | 0.041 g | +973% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.86 g | 0.089 g | +1988% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.014 g | +136% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.038 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.436 g | 0.536 g | -19% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.062 g | 0.020 g | +210% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.115 g | 0.014 g | +721% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.015 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.053 g | 0.043 g | +23% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.082 g | 0.295 g | -72% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.031 g | -6% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.095 g | 0.118 g | -19% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.349 g | 0.269 g | +30% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.37 g | 0.783 g | +75% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.44 g | 0.938 g | +53% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.54 g | 1.54 g | +65% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.87 g | 1.68 g | +70% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.924 g | 0.545 g | +70% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.334 g | 0.217 g | +54% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.22 g | 0.817 g | +49% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | 0.644 g | +64% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.61 g | 0.910 g | +77% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.87 g | 1.69 g | +10% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.919 g | 0.393 g | +134% |
| Alanine | 1.89 g | 1.10 g | +72% |
| Aspartic acid | 3.19 g | 2.00 g | +60% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.66 g | 3.30 g | +41% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.50 g | 1.17 g | +28% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.10 g | 0.638 g | +73% |
| Serine | 1.27 g | 0.762 g | +67% |
| 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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