Mollusks vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mollusks 164
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Mollusks 29.8
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 4.40
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Mollusks 2.08
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat — 29.8g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 164 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, octopus, common, 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 | 164 kcal | 148 kcal | +11% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.5 g | 63.6 g | -5% |
| Protein | 29.8 g | 25.5 g | +17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.08 g | 1.95 g | +7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.40 g | 5.13 g | -14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.453 g | 0.188 g | +141% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.324 g | 0.172 g | +88% |
| Cholesterol | 96.0 mg | 67.0 mg | +43% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.00 mg | 22.1 mg | -64% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.057 mg | 0.150 mg | -62% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.076 mg | 0.426 mg | -82% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.78 mg | 3.35 mg | +13% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.900 mg | 0.680 mg | +32% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.648 mg | 0.110 mg | +489% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 24.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -17% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 81.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 36.0 ug | 98.9 ug | -64% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 90.0 ug | 171 ug | -47% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.20 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 106 mg | 92.0 mg | +15% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.54 mg | 2.81 mg | +240% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 60.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +233% |
| Phosphorus, P | 279 mg | 338 mg | -17% |
| Potassium, K | 630 mg | 628 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 460 mg | 1202 mg | -62% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.36 mg | 2.73 mg | +23% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.739 mg | 0.688 mg | +7% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.047 mg | 1.00 mg | -95% |
| Selenium, Se | 89.6 ug | 64.0 ug | +40% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 686 kj | 618 kj | +11% |
| Ash | 3.20 g | 3.74 g | -14% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 24.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -17% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 24.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -17% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 90.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 300 IU | 570 IU | -47% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | — | |
| 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) | 0.050 g | 0.026 g | +92% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.296 g | 0.120 g | +147% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.036 g | +178% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.132 g | 0.044 g | +200% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.124 g | 0.068 g | +82% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.048 g | 0.036 g | +33% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.020 g | 0.012 g | +67% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.477 g | 0.552 g | -14% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.018 g | 0.032 g | -44% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.056 g | 0.032 g | +75% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.078 g | 0.082 g | -5% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.152 g | 0.138 g | +10% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.104 g | -88% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.162 g | 0.146 g | +11% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.334 g | 0.286 g | +17% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.28 g | 1.10 g | +17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | 1.11 g | +17% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.10 g | 1.80 g | +17% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.23 g | 1.91 g | +17% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.673 g | 0.576 g | +17% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.391 g | 0.335 g | +17% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.07 g | 0.915 g | +17% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.954 g | 0.817 g | +17% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.30 g | 1.12 g | +17% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 2.18 g | 1.86 g | +17% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.573 g | 0.490 g | +17% |
| Alanine | 1.80 g | 1.54 g | +17% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.88 g | 2.46 g | +17% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.06 g | 3.47 g | +17% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.87 g | 1.60 g | +17% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.22 g | 1.04 g | +17% |
| Serine | 1.34 g | 1.14 g | +17% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* 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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