Crayfish Crustaceans Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

3 oz of crayfish crustaceans contains 61.2 calories, 12.6g protein, 0g carbs, and 0.8g fat. Crayfish Crustaceans is listed in the protein foods category that is low in calories. It is a good source of protein.

61.2

cal

0g

carbs

12.6g

protein

amino acids ↓

0.8g

fat

0g

fiber

sugar

Vitamins in Crayfish Crustaceans

Per 3 oz ~85g

Vitamin A
12.8mcg
1%
Vitamin C
0.42mg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.07mg
4%
Vitamin B12
1.78mcg
74%
Thiamin (B1)
0.04mg
4%
Niacin (B3)
1.59mg
10%
Folate
25.5mcg
6%

Minerals in Crayfish Crustaceans

Per 3 oz ~85g

Calcium
21.3mg
2%
Iron
0.47mg
3%
Magnesium
25.5mg
6%
Phosphorus
185mg
15%
Potassium
222mg
5%
Sodium
52.7mg
2%
Zinc
0.86mg
8%
Selenium
24.1mcg
44%
Copper
0.2mg
23%
Manganese
0.13mg
6%

Amino Acids in Crayfish Crustaceans

Protein breakdown per 3 oz (85g), from the USDA record for this food.

Complete protein

Crayfish Crustaceans supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.

Essential Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 257mg 302mg 2%
Isoleucine 610mg 718mg 4.8%
Leucine 1000mg 1176mg 7.9%
Lysine 1097mg 1290mg 8.7%
Methionine 355mg 418mg 2.8%
Phenylalanine 531mg 625mg 4.2%
Threonine 509mg 599mg 4%
Tryptophan 176mg 207mg 1.4%
Valine 592mg 696mg 4.7%
Other Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 713mg 839mg 5.6%
Arginine 1101mg 1295mg 8.7%
Aspartic Acid 1303mg 1533mg 10.3%
Cystine 141mg 166mg 1.1%
Glutamic Acid 2149mg 2528mg 17%
Glycine 759mg 893mg 6%
Proline 416mg 489mg 3.3%
Serine 496mg 584mg 3.9%
Tyrosine 420mg 494mg 3.3%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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