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 144
Crustaceans 97
Protein (g)
Fish 23.3
Crustaceans 19.4
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Fat (g)
Fish 4.90
Crustaceans 1.54
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Crustaceans 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw — 23.3g vs 19.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat — 97 vs 144 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 | 144 kcal | 97 kcal | +48% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.1 g | 77.6 g | -12% |
| Protein | 23.3 g | 19.4 g | +21% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.90 g | 1.54 g | +218% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.26 g | 0.133 g | +845% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.60 g | 0.185 g | +765% |
| Cholesterol | 38.0 mg | 53.0 mg | -28% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 7.60 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.241 mg | 0.053 mg | +355% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.251 mg | 0.055 mg | +356% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.65 mg | 1.34 mg | +546% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.05 mg | 0.400 mg | +164% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.455 mg | 0.180 mg | +153% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 51.0 ug | -96% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 65.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 9.43 ug | 11.5 ug | -18% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 655 ug | 9.00 ug | +7178% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.70 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 59.0 mg | -86% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.02 mg | 0.760 mg | +34% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 50.0 mg | 63.0 mg | -21% |
| Phosphorus, P | 254 mg | 280 mg | -9% |
| Potassium, K | 252 mg | 262 mg | -4% |
| Sodium, Na | 39.0 mg | 1072 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.600 mg | 7.62 mg | -92% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.086 mg | 1.18 mg | -93% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.015 mg | 0.040 mg | -62% |
| Selenium, Se | 36.5 ug | 40.0 ug | -9% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 602 kj | 406 kj | +48% |
| Ash | 1.18 g | 1.85 g | -36% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 51.0 ug | -96% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 51.0 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 655 ug | 9.00 ug | +7178% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2183 IU | 29.0 IU | +7428% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 227 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 5.70 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 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) | 0.139 g | 0.015 g | +827% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.810 g | 0.087 g | +831% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.307 g | 0.019 g | +1516% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.162 g | 0.041 g | +295% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.924 g | 0.089 g | +938% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.277 g | 0.014 g | +1879% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.237 g | 0.038 g | +524% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.43 g | 0.536 g | +167% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.053 g | 0.020 g | +165% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.014 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.039 g | 0.015 g | +160% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.043 g | 0.043 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.283 g | 0.295 g | -4% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.125 g | 0.031 g | +303% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.890 g | 0.118 g | +654% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.261 g | 0.269 g | -3% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.02 g | 0.783 g | +31% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | 0.938 g | +15% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.90 g | 1.54 g | +23% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.14 g | 1.68 g | +27% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.690 g | 0.545 g | +27% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.250 g | 0.217 g | +15% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.911 g | 0.817 g | +12% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.787 g | 0.644 g | +22% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.20 g | 0.910 g | +32% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.40 g | 1.69 g | -17% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.687 g | 0.393 g | +75% |
| Alanine | 1.41 g | 1.10 g | +29% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.39 g | 2.00 g | +19% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.48 g | 3.30 g | +6% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.12 g | 1.17 g | -4% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.825 g | 0.638 g | +29% |
| Serine | 0.952 g | 0.762 g | +25% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | 17.6 mcg | — | |
* 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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