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Crayfish vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crayfish and Ling fish

  • Crayfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Folate, and Zinc, yet Ling fish is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crayfish is 62% higher.
  • Crayfish contains 14 times more Manganese than Ling fish. Crayfish contains 0.522mg of Manganese, while Ling fish contains 0.038mg.
  • Ling fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Crayfish
Crayfish
6
:
3
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +385.8%
Contains more Manganese +1273.7%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Crayfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 32% 24% 116% 27% 13% 48% 229% 69% 201%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +385.8%
Contains more Manganese +1273.7%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Phosphorus - 254

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Crayfish
Crayfish
7
:
5
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.8%
Crayfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 30% 0% 3% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 33% 269% 1%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +361.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crayfish
Crayfish
3
:
1
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Other +180%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Equal in Water - 73.88
Crayfish
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Other +180%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Equal in Water - 73.88

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crayfish Ling fish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crayfish Ling fish Opinion
Protein 16.77g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 1.2g 0.82g Crayfish
Calories 82kcal 111kcal Ling fish
Calcium 60mg 44mg Crayfish
Iron 0.83mg 0.83mg
Magnesium 33mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 270mg 254mg Crayfish
Potassium 296mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 94mg 173mg Crayfish
Zinc 1.76mg 1mg Crayfish
Copper 0.685mg 0.141mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.522mg 0.038mg Crayfish
Selenium 36.7µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 50IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Crayfish
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.28mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.369mg Crayfish
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 44µg 8µg Crayfish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.65µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.676mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.811mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.329mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 1.457mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.472mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.706mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.786mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.341mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 133mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.181g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.047g Crayfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g Crayfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.244g Crayfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g Crayfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crayfish Ling fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crayfish
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Crayfish
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/nutrients
  2. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.