Lamb vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 220
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Lamb 30.6
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Lamb 2.53
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Lamb 8.81
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised — 30.6g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 220 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 | 220 kcal | 148 kcal | +49% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 56.7 g | 63.6 g | -11% |
| Protein | 30.6 g | 25.5 g | +20% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.81 g | 1.95 g | +352% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.53 g | 5.13 g | -51% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.41 g | 0.188 g | +1714% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.84 g | 0.172 g | +970% |
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 67.0 mg | +648% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.00 mg | 22.1 mg | -82% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.230 mg | 0.150 mg | +53% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 4.03 mg | 0.426 mg | +846% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 12.1 mg | 3.35 mg | +262% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.96 mg | 0.680 mg | +482% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.490 mg | 0.110 mg | +345% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 73.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +152% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 76.5 ug | 98.9 ug | -23% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7491 ug | 171 ug | +4281% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 92.0 mg | -91% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.28 mg | 2.81 mg | +195% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 420 mg | 338 mg | +24% |
| Potassium, K | 221 mg | 628 mg | -65% |
| Sodium, Na | 56.0 mg | 1202 mg | -95% |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.89 mg | 2.73 mg | +189% |
| Copper, Cu | 7.07 mg | 0.688 mg | +928% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.520 mg | 1.00 mg | -48% |
| Selenium, Se | 111 ug | 64.0 ug | +74% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 920 kj | 618 kj | +49% |
| Ash | 1.42 g | 3.74 g | -62% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 73.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +152% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 73.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +152% |
| Retinol | 7491 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 24945 IU | 570 IU | +4276% |
| 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) | 0.100 g | 0.026 g | +285% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.20 g | 0.120 g | +900% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.96 g | 0.036 g | +5344% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.220 g | 0.044 g | +400% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.62 g | 0.068 g | +2282% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.31 g | 0.552 g | +137% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.570 g | 0.032 g | +1681% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.120 g | 0.008 g | +1400% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.032 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.630 g | 0.082 g | +668% |
| 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 g | 0.104 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.146 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.355 g | 0.286 g | +24% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.32 g | 1.10 g | +20% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.32 g | 1.11 g | +18% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.50 g | 1.80 g | +39% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.65 g | 1.91 g | -13% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.664 g | 0.576 g | +15% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.320 g | 0.335 g | -4% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.37 g | 0.915 g | +49% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.09 g | 0.817 g | +33% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.68 g | 1.12 g | +51% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.71 g | 1.86 g | -8% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.718 g | 0.490 g | +47% |
| Alanine | 1.53 g | 1.54 g | -1% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.64 g | 2.46 g | +7% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.30 g | 3.47 g | -5% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.48 g | 1.60 g | -8% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.46 g | 1.04 g | +40% |
| Serine | 1.32 g | 1.14 g | +15% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
* 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
Vitamin A, RAE +4281% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Copper, Cu +928% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +846% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +482% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised
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