Crayfish

Crayfish · Astacidea

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

4%
82 kcal Calories
34%
16.8 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
2%
1.2 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 58/100

How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B1290% Copper76% Selenium67% Protein34% Manganese23% Phosphorus22% Zinc16% Choline15% Niacin (B3)14% Pantothenic Acid (B5)12% Folate (B9)11% Vitamin E10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat1.2 g
2%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids28.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids90.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein16.8 g
34%
Histidine341.0 mg
Isoleucine811.0 mg
Leucine1,329.0 mg
Lysine1,457.0 mg
Methionine472.0 mg
Phenylalanine706.0 mg
Threonine676.0 mg
Tryptophan234.0 mg
Valine786.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)15.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C0.9 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E1.5 mg
10%
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
7%
Niacin (B3)2.3 mg
14%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
4%
Folate (B9)44.0 mcg
11%
Vitamin B122.2 mcg
90%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.6 mg
12%
Choline80.9 mg
15%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium60.0 mg
5%
Iron0.8 mg
5%
Magnesium33.0 mg
8%
Phosphorus270.0 mg
22%
Potassium296.0 mg
6%
Sodium94.0 mg
4%
Zinc1.8 mg
16%
Copper0.7 mg
76%
Manganese0.5 mg
23%
Selenium36.7 mcg
67%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol133.0 mg
44%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.2 g

About Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat

Crayfish, also called crawfish, crawdads, or mudbugs, are small freshwater crustaceans that look like miniature lobsters, found in streams and ponds and farmed in flooded fields, especially across the American South and Louisiana. The sweet, tender meat in the tail and claws has a mild, slightly briny flavor much like lobster or shrimp, and the flavorful fat in the head is treasured by enthusiasts.

Crayfish are a lean source of protein, low in fat, and supply vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and iron. They are the star of the Cajun and Creole crawfish boil, simmered live by the pound with corn, potatoes, and spicy seasoning and peeled by hand at the table, and the picked tail meat enriches etouffee, bisque, jambalaya, pasta, and pies. They are also popular boiled in Scandinavia and China.

Buy live, lively crayfish or cooked tail meat, and store live ones cold and damp, cooking them the same day.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat?

There are 82 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat, or about 70 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat contains 16.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat provides 1.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat a good source of?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (90% DV), Copper (76% DV), Selenium (67% DV), Protein (34% DV), Manganese (23% DV) and Phosphorus (22% DV) and a good source of Zinc, Choline, Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Folate (B9) and Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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