Crayfish

Crayfish

From gumbo to etouffee, crayfish (most well known as crawfish or crawdads) have a special place in southern cooking.

Resembling tiny lobsters, crayfish are variety of fresh water crustacean and range from 3 to 6 inches long and between 2 and 8 ounces.

In addition to taking a place at the table in many of the southern parts of the United States - particularly Louisiana and Mississippi - they're also very popular in France, New Zealand, and Scandinavia.

Crayfish is an excellent source of vitamin B12, protein and selenium.

ECO-TIP: Crayfish (U.S.) is an Ocean's Alive "Eco-Best".

Estimated Glycemic Load: 0

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin B12, Selenium, EPA/DHA Omega-3, Phosphorous
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Look for fresh crayfish that are shiny and smell fresh. Avoid crayfish with any ammonia smell or off odor. Crayfish can be prepared using the same methods as you would for lobster and like their sea-faring cousin turn bright red when cooked.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-ounce(s) CRAYFISH,MXD SP,WILD,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.71

Calories: 65

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.8 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.13 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.15 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.25 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	27 mg	*
EPA, DHA	87 mg, 32 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	95.8 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	13.4 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	44.5 IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	2.4 IU	8%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	1.7 mcg	28%
Vitamin K	0.08 mg	0%
Folate	31.1 mcg	8%
Niacin	1.8 mg	9%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	4%
MINERALS
Calcium	22.7 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.71 mg	4%
Magnesium	22.7 mg	6%
Manganese	0.19 mg	10%
Phosphorous	215 mg	22%
Potassium	253.7 mg	7%
Selenium	26.5 mcg	38%
Sodium	48.7 mg	2%
Zinc	1.1 mg	7%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).