Lamb vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 273
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Lamb 17.0
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Lamb 22.2
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 25.5g vs 17.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 273 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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 | Lamb | Mollusks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 273 kcal | 148 kcal | +84% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.7 g | 63.6 g | -5% |
| Protein | 17.0 g | 25.5 g | -34% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.2 g | 1.95 g | +1038% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 5.13 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.67 g | 0.188 g | +2916% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.02 g | 0.172 g | +2237% |
| Cholesterol | 2504 mg | 67.0 mg | +3637% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 23.0 mg | 22.1 mg | +4% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.170 mg | 0.150 mg | +13% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.370 mg | 0.426 mg | -13% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.55 mg | 3.35 mg | +36% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.56 mg | 0.680 mg | +129% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.230 mg | 0.110 mg | +109% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 29.0 ug | -76% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 24.1 ug | 98.9 ug | -76% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 171 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 92.0 mg | -77% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.04 mg | 2.81 mg | -27% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 495 mg | 338 mg | +46% |
| Potassium, K | 358 mg | 628 mg | -43% |
| Sodium, Na | 157 mg | 1202 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.00 mg | 2.73 mg | -27% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.480 mg | 0.688 mg | -30% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.067 mg | 1.00 mg | -93% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.0 ug | 64.0 ug | -81% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1142 kj | 618 kj | +85% |
| Ash | 1.82 g | 3.74 g | -51% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 7.00 ug | 29.0 ug | -76% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 7.00 ug | 29.0 ug | -76% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 570 IU | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.090 g | 0.026 g | +246% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.74 g | 0.120 g | +2183% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.78 g | 0.036 g | +7622% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.130 g | 0.044 g | +195% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.33 g | 0.068 g | +4797% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.320 g | 0.036 g | +789% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.28 g | 0.552 g | +313% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.032 g | +119% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.600 g | 0.082 g | +632% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.138 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.330 g | 0.104 g | +217% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 1.28 g | 0.146 g | +777% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.175 g | 0.286 g | -39% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.760 g | 1.10 g | -31% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.675 g | 1.11 g | -39% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | 1.80 g | -26% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.09 g | 1.91 g | -43% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.338 g | 0.576 g | -41% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.177 g | 0.335 g | -47% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.818 g | 0.915 g | -11% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.621 g | 0.817 g | -24% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.808 g | 1.12 g | -28% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.14 g | 1.86 g | -39% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.450 g | 0.490 g | -8% |
| Alanine | 0.962 g | 1.54 g | -38% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.42 g | 2.46 g | -43% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.01 g | 3.47 g | -42% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.804 g | 1.60 g | -50% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.731 g | 1.04 g | -30% |
| Serine | 0.883 g | 1.14 g | -23% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried nutrition facts Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +129% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +109% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried Manganese, Mn -93% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried
Like this comparison?
Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.