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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +76%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1273.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~270mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.3%
Contains more OtherOther +180%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~79.37g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 111kcal 82kcal Ling fish
Protein 24.35g 16.77g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 1.2g Crayfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Crayfish
Cholesterol 51mg 133mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 33mg Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 60mg Crayfish
Potassium 486mg 296mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.83mg
Copper 0.141mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Zinc 1mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Phosphorus 254mg 270mg Crayfish
Sodium 173mg 94mg Crayfish
Vitamin A 115IU 50IU Ling fish
Vitamin A 35µg 15µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 46.8µg 36.7µg Ling fish
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
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.15µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Folate 8µg 44µg Crayfish
Choline 80.9mg Crayfish
Saturated Fat 0.181g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.244g Crayfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.047g Crayfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Crayfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
26%
Ling fish
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.