Mollusks vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mollusks 163
Mollusks 68
Protein (g)
Mollusks 18.9
Mollusks 7.06
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 9.90
Mollusks 3.91
Fat (g)
Mollusks 4.60
Mollusks 2.47
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat — 18.9g vs 7.06g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned — 68 vs 163 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, 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 | 163 kcal | 68 kcal | +140% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.1 g | 85.1 g | -25% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 7.06 g | +168% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.60 g | 2.47 g | +86% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.90 g | 3.91 g | +153% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.02 g | 0.631 g | +62% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.776 g | 0.250 g | +210% |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 55.0 mg | +82% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.8 mg | 5.00 mg | +156% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.127 mg | 0.150 mg | -15% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.443 mg | 0.166 mg | +167% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.62 mg | 1.24 mg | +191% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.900 mg | 0.180 mg | +400% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.090 mg | 0.095 mg | -5% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +67% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 81.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 28.8 ug | 19.1 ug | +51% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 146 ug | 90.0 ug | +62% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.850 mg | 0.850 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 45.0 mg | -64% |
| Iron, Fe | 9.20 mg | 6.70 mg | +37% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 44.0 mg | 54.0 mg | -19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 243 mg | 139 mg | +75% |
| Potassium, K | 302 mg | 229 mg | +32% |
| Sodium, Na | 212 mg | 112 mg | +89% |
| Zinc, Zn | 33.2 mg | 90.9 mg | -63% |
| Copper, Cu | 2.68 mg | 4.46 mg | -40% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.22 mg | 0.450 mg | +172% |
| Selenium, Se | 154 ug | 35.8 ug | +330% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 682 kj | 287 kj | +138% |
| Ash | 2.46 g | 1.42 g | +73% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 15.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +67% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 15.0 ug | 9.00 ug | +67% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 146 ug | 90.0 ug | +62% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 487 IU | 300 IU | +62% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 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 | 0.100 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.164 g | 0.109 g | +50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.714 g | 0.435 g | +64% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.142 g | 0.060 g | +137% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.228 g | 0.074 g | +208% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.382 g | 0.097 g | +294% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.060 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.106 g | 0.009 g | +1078% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.79 g | 0.739 g | +142% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.064 g | 0.049 g | +31% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.064 g | 0.037 g | +73% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.168 g | 0.096 g | +75% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.076 g | 0.068 g | +12% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.876 g | 0.211 g | +315% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.050 g | -20% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.500 g | 0.228 g | +119% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.212 g | 0.079 g | +168% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.813 g | 0.304 g | +167% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.823 g | 0.307 g | +168% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | 0.497 g | +168% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.41 g | 0.528 g | +167% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.426 g | 0.159 g | +168% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.248 g | 0.093 g | +167% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.677 g | 0.253 g | +168% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.605 g | 0.226 g | +168% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.826 g | 0.308 g | +168% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.38 g | 0.515 g | +168% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.363 g | 0.136 g | +167% |
| Alanine | 1.14 g | 0.427 g | +168% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.82 g | 0.681 g | +168% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.57 g | 0.961 g | +167% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.18 g | 0.442 g | +167% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.771 g | 0.288 g | +168% |
| Serine | 0.847 g | 0.316 g | +168% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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