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 172
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Mollusks 23.8
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 7.39
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Mollusks 4.48
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 25.5g vs 23.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 172 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 | 172 kcal | 148 kcal | +16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.2 g | 63.6 g | -4% |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 25.5 g | -7% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.48 g | 1.95 g | +130% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.39 g | 5.13 g | +44% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.850 g | 0.188 g | +352% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.01 g | 0.172 g | +490% |
| Cholesterol | 56.0 mg | 67.0 mg | -16% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.6 mg | 22.1 mg | -38% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.300 mg | 0.150 mg | +100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.420 mg | 0.426 mg | -1% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.00 mg | 3.35 mg | -11% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.950 mg | 0.680 mg | +40% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.100 mg | 0.110 mg | -9% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 76.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +162% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 24.0 ug | 98.9 ug | -76% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 91.0 ug | 171 ug | -47% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 33.0 mg | 92.0 mg | -64% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.72 mg | 2.81 mg | +139% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 37.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +106% |
| Phosphorus, P | 285 mg | 338 mg | -16% |
| Potassium, K | 268 mg | 628 mg | -57% |
| Sodium, Na | 369 mg | 1202 mg | -69% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.67 mg | 2.73 mg | -2% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.149 mg | 0.688 mg | -78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 6.80 mg | 1.00 mg | +580% |
| Selenium, Se | 89.6 ug | 64.0 ug | +40% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 720 kj | 618 kj | +17% |
| Ash | 3.18 g | 3.74 g | -15% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 76.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +162% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 76.0 ug | 29.0 ug | +162% |
| Retinol | 91.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 304 IU | 570 IU | -47% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.118 g | 0.026 g | +354% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.588 g | 0.120 g | +390% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.136 g | 0.036 g | +278% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.276 g | 0.044 g | +527% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.410 g | 0.068 g | +503% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.276 g | 0.036 g | +667% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.052 g | 0.012 g | +333% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.21 g | 0.552 g | +120% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.032 g | +12% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | 0.008 g | +400% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.032 g | +119% |
| 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) | 0.276 g | 0.138 g | +100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.044 g | 0.104 g | -58% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.506 g | 0.146 g | +247% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.267 g | 0.286 g | -7% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.02 g | 1.10 g | -7% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.04 g | 1.11 g | -7% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.68 g | 1.80 g | -7% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.78 g | 1.91 g | -7% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.537 g | 0.576 g | -7% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.312 g | 0.335 g | -7% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.853 g | 0.915 g | -7% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.762 g | 0.817 g | -7% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.04 g | 1.12 g | -7% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.74 g | 1.86 g | -7% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.457 g | 0.490 g | -7% |
| Alanine | 1.44 g | 1.54 g | -7% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.30 g | 2.46 g | -7% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.24 g | 3.47 g | -7% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.49 g | 1.60 g | -7% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.971 g | 1.04 g | -7% |
| Serine | 1.07 g | 1.14 g | -7% |
* 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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