Mollusks vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 25.5g vs 14.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 202 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 | Mollusks | Mollusks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 202 kcal | 148 kcal | +36% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.5 g | 63.6 g | -3% |
| Protein | 14.2 g | 25.5 g | -44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.1 g | 1.95 g | +472% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.3 g | 5.13 g | +101% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.68 g | 0.188 g | +1327% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.55 g | 0.172 g | +2542% |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg | 67.0 mg | -9% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.0 mg | 22.1 mg | -55% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | 0.150 mg | -33% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.244 mg | 0.426 mg | -43% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.06 mg | 3.35 mg | -38% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.430 mg | 0.680 mg | -37% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.060 mg | 0.110 mg | -45% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 36.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +24% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 18.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 40.3 ug | 98.9 ug | -59% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 91.0 ug | 171 ug | -47% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 63.0 mg | 92.0 mg | -32% |
| Iron, Fe | 13.9 mg | 2.81 mg | +395% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 18.0 mg | -22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 188 mg | 338 mg | -44% |
| Potassium, K | 326 mg | 628 mg | -48% |
| Sodium, Na | 364 mg | 1202 mg | -70% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.46 mg | 2.73 mg | -47% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.356 mg | 0.688 mg | -48% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.540 mg | 1.00 mg | -46% |
| Selenium, Se | 28.9 ug | 64.0 ug | -55% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 845 kj | 618 kj | +37% |
| Ash | 2.16 g | 3.74 g | -42% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -38% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 48.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +66% |
| Retinol | 91.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 302 IU | 570 IU | -47% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.058 g | 0.026 g | +123% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.55 g | 0.120 g | +1193% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.07 g | 0.036 g | +2872% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.042 g | 0.044 g | -5% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.47 g | 0.068 g | +6476% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.036 g | -53% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.006 g | 0.012 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.87 g | 0.552 g | +420% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.45 g | 0.032 g | +7572% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.160 g | 0.008 g | +1900% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.015 g | 0.032 g | -53% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.044 g | 0.082 g | -46% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.066 g | 0.138 g | -52% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.104 g | -52% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.146 g | -52% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.168 g | 0.286 g | -41% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.602 g | 1.10 g | -45% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.636 g | 1.11 g | -43% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.02 g | 1.80 g | -43% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.992 g | 1.91 g | -48% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.324 g | 0.576 g | -44% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.204 g | 0.335 g | -39% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.549 g | 0.915 g | -40% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.464 g | 0.817 g | -43% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.650 g | 1.12 g | -42% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.985 g | 1.86 g | -47% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.280 g | 0.490 g | -43% |
| Alanine | 0.824 g | 1.54 g | -47% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.31 g | 2.46 g | -47% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.24 g | 3.47 g | -36% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.836 g | 1.60 g | -48% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.691 g | 1.04 g | -34% |
| Serine | 0.673 g | 1.14 g | -41% |
* 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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