Fish vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 264
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Fish 24.6
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Fish 4.00
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Fish 17.9
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 25.5g vs 24.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 264 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fish | Mollusks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 264 kcal | 148 kcal | +78% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 47.5 g | 63.6 g | -25% |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 25.5 g | -4% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.9 g | 1.95 g | +818% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.00 g | 5.13 g | -22% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.06 g | 0.188 g | +2060% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.63 g | 0.172 g | +2592% |
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 67.0 mg | +778% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 22.1 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.190 mg | 0.150 mg | +27% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.620 mg | 0.426 mg | +46% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.120 mg | 3.35 mg | -96% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.50 mg | 0.680 mg | +415% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.320 mg | 0.110 mg | +191% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 50.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +72% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 491 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 20.0 ug | 98.9 ug | -80% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 271 ug | 171 ug | +58% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.89 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.90 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 275 mg | 92.0 mg | +199% |
| Iron, Fe | 11.9 mg | 2.81 mg | +323% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 300 mg | 18.0 mg | +1567% |
| Phosphorus, P | 356 mg | 338 mg | +5% |
| Potassium, K | 181 mg | 628 mg | -71% |
| Sodium, Na | 1500 mg | 1202 mg | +25% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.950 mg | 2.73 mg | -65% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.110 mg | 0.688 mg | -84% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.050 mg | 1.00 mg | -95% |
| Selenium, Se | 65.5 ug | 64.0 ug | +2% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1105 kj | 618 kj | +79% |
| Ash | 6.50 g | 3.74 g | +74% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 50.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +72% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 50.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +72% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 271 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 905 IU | 570 IU | +59% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 648 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 117 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 2.90 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.600 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.212 g | 0.026 g | +715% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.56 g | 0.120 g | +2863% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.293 g | 0.036 g | +714% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.04 g | 0.044 g | +2270% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.16 g | 0.068 g | +4554% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.309 g | 0.036 g | +758% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.114 g | 0.012 g | +850% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 7.41 g | 0.552 g | +1241% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.081 g | 0.032 g | +153% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.017 g | 0.008 g | +113% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.032 g | +3% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.505 g | 0.082 g | +516% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 2.74 g | 0.138 g | +1886% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.229 g | 0.104 g | +120% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 3.80 g | 0.146 g | +2503% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.323 g | 0.286 g | +13% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.26 g | 1.10 g | +15% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.03 g | 1.11 g | -7% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.13 g | 1.80 g | +19% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.83 g | 1.91 g | -4% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.646 g | 0.576 g | +12% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.449 g | 0.335 g | +34% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.07 g | 0.915 g | +17% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.968 g | 0.817 g | +18% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | 1.12 g | +13% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.59 g | 1.86 g | -15% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.649 g | 0.490 g | +32% |
| Alanine | 1.65 g | 1.54 g | +7% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.38 g | 2.46 g | -3% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.63 g | 3.47 g | +5% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.740 g | 1.60 g | -54% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.20 g | 1.04 g | +15% |
| Serine | 1.90 g | 1.14 g | +66% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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