Crayfish
Crayfish, cooked
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 0.0 g |
Crayfish is a small freshwater crustacean, served here in its cooked state, commonly boiled or steamed and eaten as a standalone dish, in bisques, pasta, or as part of a seafood boil — a staple in Southern US, Scandinavian, and various Asian cuisines. Per 100 g, cooked crayfish provides 82 kcal, 16.8 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat, and zero carbohydrates or fibre, making it a lean, high-protein option. It delivers 241 mg of phosphorus and 238 mg of potassium per 100 g, alongside 80.9 mg of choline and 17.7 mcg of folate. No glycemic index applies given the absence of carbohydrates. Suitable for pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean, and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in cooked crayfish?
Cooked crayfish contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of around 150 g would provide approximately 123 kcal, almost entirely from protein.
How much protein is in cooked crayfish?
Cooked crayfish provides 16.8 g of protein per 100 g, with only 1.2 g of fat and no carbohydrates. That makes it one of the leaner protein sources among shellfish.
Is cooked crayfish keto-friendly?
Yes, cooked crayfish is well suited to a keto diet — it contains 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and is high in protein at 16.8 g. It appears on the keto-compatible diets list alongside paleo and low-FODMAP.
Diets
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 82.0 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.18 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.24 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.37 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.17 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.14 g |
| Cholesterol | 133 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 60.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.83 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 241 mg |
| Potassium | 238 mg |
| Sodium | 94.0 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.69 mg |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg |
| Selenium | 36.7 mcg |
| Iodine | 20.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 15.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.10 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.047 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.080 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 17.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.1 mcg |
| Choline | 80.9 mg |
