Crayfish

Crayfish · Astacidea

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw'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%
77 kcal Calories
32%
16.0 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
1%
1.0 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 56/100

How many beneficial nutrients Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw 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 B1283% Selenium57% Copper47% Protein32% Phosphorus20% Vitamin E19% Choline15% Niacin (B3)14% Zinc12% Pantothenic Acid (B5)11% Manganese10%

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 Fat1.0 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids32.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids52.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein16.0 g
32%
Histidine325.0 mg
Isoleucine772.0 mg
Leucine1,265.0 mg
Lysine1,388.0 mg
Methionine450.0 mg
Phenylalanine672.0 mg
Threonine644.0 mg
Tryptophan222.0 mg
Valine749.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)16.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C1.2 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E2.9 mg
19%
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg
2%
Niacin (B3)2.2 mg
14%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)37.0 mcg
9%
Vitamin B122.0 mcg
83%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 mg
11%
Choline80.9 mg
15%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium27.0 mg
2%
Iron0.8 mg
5%
Magnesium27.0 mg
6%
Phosphorus256.0 mg
20%
Potassium302.0 mg
6%
Sodium58.0 mg
3%
Zinc1.3 mg
12%
Copper0.4 mg
47%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium31.6 mcg
57%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol114.0 mg
38%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.3 g

About Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw

Crayfish — also called crawfish or crawdads — are small freshwater crustaceans that look like miniature lobsters, and they taste a lot like them too: sweet, mild shellfish flesh found mainly in the tail. They are the star of the Louisiana crawfish boil, where they are simmered by the sackful with spices, corn and potatoes and eaten by hand.

Crayfish are very lean and protein-rich, with about 77 calories per 100 grams raw, around 16 grams of protein and only a gram of fat. They are a good source of vitamin B12, selenium, copper and phosphorus. Like other shellfish they contain some dietary cholesterol, but they are low in saturated fat and calories.

Most of the work with crayfish is in the eating — there is only a small nugget of tail meat in each, plus the flavorful fat in the head that many aficionados prize. Beyond the classic boil, the peeled tails go into étouffée, bisques, gumbos and pies, where their sweet flavor shines.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw?

There are 77 calories in 100 g of Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw, or about 65 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw contains 16.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw provides 1.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw a good source of?

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (83% DV), Selenium (57% DV), Copper (47% DV), Protein (32% DV) and Phosphorus (20% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E, Choline, Niacin (B3), Zinc, Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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