Cooked MusselVSCooked Crab

Comparing Mussel with Crab

Cooked Mussel

Complete

Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.

Finfish and Shellfish Products• USDA #174217

Top Protein

Protein23.8g

Cals

172

Fat

4.5g

Carbs

7.4g

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Cooked Crab

Complete

Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.

Finfish and Shellfish Products• USDA #174205

Protein17.9g

Cals

Fat

0.7g

Carbs

0.0g

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Key Differences

Protein Gap

5.9g

-25% difference

Calorie Gap

-52% difference

Fat Gap

3.7g

Carb Gap

7.4g

Category Winners

💪

Most Protein

Per 100g serving

Cooked Mussel

📉

Lowest Calories

For weight loss

Cooked Crab

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Best Efficiency

Protein per calorie

Cooked Crab

Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14