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 97
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Lamb 15.7
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0.820
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Lamb 2.95
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 15.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw — 97 vs 148 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 | 97 kcal | 148 kcal | -34% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.2 g | 63.6 g | +24% |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 25.5 g | -38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.95 g | 1.95 g | +51% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.820 g | 5.13 g | -84% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.00 g | 0.188 g | +432% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.630 g | 0.172 g | +266% |
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 67.0 mg | +403% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11.0 mg | 22.1 mg | -50% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.620 mg | 0.150 mg | +313% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.24 mg | 0.426 mg | +426% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.51 mg | 3.35 mg | +124% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 4.22 mg | 0.680 mg | +521% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.220 mg | 0.110 mg | +100% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 28.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -3% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 52.4 ug | 98.9 ug | -47% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 95.0 ug | 171 ug | -44% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 92.0 mg | -86% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.38 mg | 2.81 mg | +127% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 18.0 mg | -6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 246 mg | 338 mg | -27% |
| Potassium, K | 277 mg | 628 mg | -56% |
| Sodium, Na | 156 mg | 1202 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.24 mg | 2.73 mg | -18% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.446 mg | 0.688 mg | -35% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.118 mg | 1.00 mg | -88% |
| Selenium, Se | 127 ug | 64.0 ug | +98% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 406 kj | 618 kj | -34% |
| Ash | 1.26 g | 3.74 g | -66% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 28.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -3% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 28.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -3% |
| Retinol | 95.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 316 IU | 570 IU | -45% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.026 g | +15% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.420 g | 0.120 g | +250% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.520 g | 0.036 g | +1344% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.044 g | -9% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.550 g | 0.068 g | +709% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0.012 g | -17% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.550 g | 0.552 g | = |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.032 g | +556% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0.008 g | +775% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.140 g | 0.082 g | +71% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.138 g | -64% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.104 g | -62% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.146 g | -79% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.212 g | 0.286 g | -26% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.741 g | 1.10 g | -33% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.626 g | 1.11 g | -44% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | 1.80 g | -34% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.02 g | 1.91 g | -47% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.319 g | 0.576 g | -45% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.179 g | 0.335 g | -47% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.729 g | 0.915 g | -20% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.554 g | 0.817 g | -32% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.923 g | 1.12 g | -17% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.908 g | 1.86 g | -51% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.396 g | 0.490 g | -19% |
| Alanine | 0.853 g | 1.54 g | -45% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.36 g | 2.46 g | -45% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.71 g | 3.47 g | -51% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.915 g | 1.60 g | -43% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.804 g | 1.04 g | -23% |
| Serine | 0.734 g | 1.14 g | -36% |
* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +521% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +426% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +313% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Iron, Fe +127% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw
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