Calories in Crayfish, fried
Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood
Crayfish, fried contains 223 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 301 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 49% of the Daily Value for selenium and 38% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 223 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 93 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 387 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.2 g | |
| Protein C | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K C | 12 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.096 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.086 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 59 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline C | 68.3 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 218 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 254 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.35 mg | 38% |
| Selenium C | 27.1 µg | 49% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 53%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.1 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat12.9 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium387 mgabove the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.079 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.029 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.066 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.086 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 14 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 26 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Crayfish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crayfish, cooked Cooked | 97 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, haddock, fried Cooked | 217 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fish, perch, fried Cooked | 224 | 13.6 g | 11.7 g | 13.3 g |
| Fish, cod, fried Cooked | 217 | 13.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Fish, white, mixed species, fried Cooked | 227 | 15.3 g | 11.7 g | 13 g |
| Calamari, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 14.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Clams, fried Cooked | 230 | 13.1 g | 14.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fish, whiting, fried Cooked | 233 | 15.8 g | 11.7 g | 13.2 g |
| Shrimp, fried Cooked | 218 | 12.3 g | 12.4 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked crayfish?
100 g of cooked crayfish has 223 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 301 kcal. 1 crayfish (15 g): about 33 kcal.
Is cooked crayfish high in protein?
Cooked crayfish contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is below the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked crayfish?
Cooked crayfish has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked crayfish?
Cooked crayfish contains 12.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked crayfish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (55% DV), selenium (49% DV), copper (38% DV), Vitamin E (29% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked crayfish?
100 g contains 387 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706347. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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