Mollusks vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mollusks 79
Mollusks 68
Protein (g)
Mollusks 7.00
Mollusks 7.06
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 7.28
Mollusks 3.91
Fat (g)
Mollusks 2.12
Mollusks 2.47
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned — 7.06g vs 7.00g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned — 68 vs 79 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned 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 | 79 kcal | 68 kcal | +16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.9 g | 85.1 g | -4% |
| Protein | 7.00 g | 7.06 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.12 g | 2.47 g | -14% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.28 g | 3.91 g | +86% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.683 g | 0.631 g | +8% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.230 g | 0.250 g | -8% |
| Cholesterol | 38.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -31% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.00 mg | 5.00 mg | +20% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.130 mg | 0.150 mg | -13% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.055 mg | 0.166 mg | -67% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.79 mg | 1.24 mg | +44% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.195 mg | 0.180 mg | +8% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.076 mg | 0.095 mg | -20% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 24.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +167% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 81.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 24.3 ug | 19.1 ug | +27% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 19.0 ug | 90.0 ug | -79% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.850 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 56.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +24% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.77 mg | 6.70 mg | +16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 54.0 mg | -39% |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg | 139 mg | -17% |
| Potassium, K | 152 mg | 229 mg | -34% |
| Sodium, Na | 163 mg | 112 mg | +46% |
| Zinc, Zn | 45.2 mg | 90.9 mg | -50% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.43 mg | 4.46 mg | -68% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.425 mg | 0.450 mg | -6% |
| Selenium, Se | 77.5 ug | 35.8 ug | +116% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 331 kj | 287 kj | +15% |
| Ash | 1.65 g | 1.42 g | +16% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 24.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +167% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 24.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +167% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 19.0 ug | 90.0 ug | -79% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 63.0 IU | 300 IU | -79% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 1.00 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) | 0.053 g | 0.109 g | -51% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.489 g | 0.435 g | +12% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.060 g | +17% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.074 g | -20% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.111 g | 0.097 g | +14% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.049 g | 0.060 g | -18% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0.009 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.713 g | 0.739 g | -4% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.043 g | 0.049 g | -12% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.063 g | 0.037 g | +70% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.118 g | 0.096 g | +23% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.044 g | 0.068 g | -35% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.229 g | 0.211 g | +9% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.050 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.211 g | 0.228 g | -7% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.078 g | 0.079 g | -1% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.301 g | 0.304 g | -1% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.305 g | 0.307 g | -1% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.493 g | 0.497 g | -1% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.523 g | 0.528 g | -1% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.158 g | 0.159 g | -1% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.092 g | 0.093 g | -1% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.251 g | 0.253 g | -1% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.224 g | 0.226 g | -1% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.306 g | 0.308 g | -1% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.511 g | 0.515 g | -1% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.134 g | 0.136 g | -1% |
| Alanine | 0.423 g | 0.427 g | -1% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.675 g | 0.681 g | -1% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.952 g | 0.961 g | -1% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.438 g | 0.442 g | -1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.286 g | 0.288 g | -1% |
| Serine | 0.314 g | 0.316 g | -1% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | — | 39.0 mg | |
| Purine, guanine | — | 22.0 mg | |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | — | 30.0 mg | |
| Purine, xanthine | — | 16.0 mg | |
| Purines, total | — | 107 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Biotin (Vitamin B7) +167% in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat Selenium, Se +116% in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat Vitamin A, RAE -79% in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat Copper, Cu -68% in Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat
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