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Mollusks 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)

Mollusks 202
Mollusks 148

Protein (g)

Mollusks 14.2
Mollusks 25.5

Carbs (g)

Mollusks 10.3
Mollusks 5.13

Fat (g)

Mollusks 11.1
Mollusks 1.95

Fiber (g)

Mollusks —
Mollusks 0

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
Energy
Energy 202 kcal 148 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 61.5 g 63.6 g
Protein 14.2 g 25.5 g
Total lipid (fat) 11.1 g 1.95 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 10.3 g 5.13 g
Fiber, total dietary — 0 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 2.68 g 0.188 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 4.55 g 0.172 g
Cholesterol 61.0 mg 67.0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 10.0 mg 22.1 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.100 mg 0.150 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.244 mg 0.426 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 2.06 mg 3.35 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 0.430 mg 0.680 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.060 mg 0.110 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 36.0 ug 29.0 ug
Folate, total (Vitamin B9) 18.0 ug 0 ug
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin 40.3 ug 98.9 ug
Vitamin A, RAE 91.0 ug 171 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 63.0 mg 92.0 mg
Iron, Fe 13.9 mg 2.81 mg
Magnesium, Mg 14.0 mg 18.0 mg
Phosphorus, P 188 mg 338 mg
Potassium, K 326 mg 628 mg
Sodium, Na 364 mg 1202 mg
Zinc, Zn 1.46 mg 2.73 mg
Copper, Cu 0.356 mg 0.688 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.540 mg 1.00 mg
Selenium, Se 28.9 ug 64.0 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy 845 kj 618 kj
Ash 2.16 g 3.74 g
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) 18.0 ug 29.0 ug
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) 48.0 ug 29.0 ug
Retinol 91.0 ug —
Vitamin A, IU 302 IU 570 IU
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) 0.058 g 0.026 g
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) 1.55 g 0.120 g
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) 1.07 g 0.036 g
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) 0.042 g 0.044 g
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) 4.47 g 0.068 g
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) 0.017 g 0.036 g
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) 0.006 g 0.012 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 2.87 g 0.552 g
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) 2.45 g 0.032 g
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) 0.160 g 0.008 g
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) 0.015 g 0.032 g
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) 0.044 g 0.082 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) 0.066 g 0.138 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) 0.050 g 0.104 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) 0.070 g 0.146 g
Tryptophan (EAA) 0.168 g 0.286 g
Threonine (EAA) 0.602 g 1.10 g
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) 0.636 g 1.11 g
Leucine (EAA, BCAA) 1.02 g 1.80 g
Lysine (EAA) 0.992 g 1.91 g
Methionine (EAA) 0.324 g 0.576 g
Cystine (conditionally essential) 0.204 g 0.335 g
Phenylalanine (EAA) 0.549 g 0.915 g
Tyrosine (conditionally essential) 0.464 g 0.817 g
Valine (EAA, BCAA) 0.650 g 1.12 g
Arginine (conditionally essential) 0.985 g 1.86 g
Histidine (EAA) 0.280 g 0.490 g
Alanine 0.824 g 1.54 g
Aspartic acid 1.31 g 2.46 g
Glutamic acid 2.24 g 3.47 g
Glycine (conditionally essential) 0.836 g 1.60 g
Proline (conditionally essential) 0.691 g 1.04 g
Serine 0.673 g 1.14 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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