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Ling fish vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ling fish and Crayfish

  • Ling fish is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Crayfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Crayfish is 62% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Crayfish. Ling fish contains 0.351mg of Vitamin B6, while Crayfish contains 0.076mg.
  • Ling fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
3
:
6
Crayfish
Crayfish
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +385.8%
Contains more Manganese +1273.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Phosphorus - 270
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Crayfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 32% 24% 116% 27% 13% 48% 229% 69% 201%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +385.8%
Contains more Manganese +1273.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Phosphorus - 270

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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
5
:
7
Crayfish
Crayfish
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ling fish Crayfish
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 Ling fish Crayfish Opinion
Protein 24.35g 16.77g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 1.2g Crayfish
Calories 111kcal 82kcal Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 60mg Crayfish
Iron 0.83mg 0.83mg
Magnesium 81mg 33mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 270mg Crayfish
Potassium 486mg 296mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 94mg Crayfish
Zinc 1mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Copper 0.141mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 46.8µg 36.7µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 50IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 15µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Crayfish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.05mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.085mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.28mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.58mg Crayfish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.076mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 44µg Crayfish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.15µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.234mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.676mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.811mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.329mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.457mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.472mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.706mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.786mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.341mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 133mg 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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Ling fish Crayfish
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
28%
Ling fish
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
77%
Crayfish

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