Mollusks vs Egg
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mollusks 275
Egg 382
Protein (g)
Mollusks 47.7
Egg 81.1
Carbs (g)
Mollusks 15.5
Egg 7.80
Fat (g)
Mollusks 0.800
Egg 0
Fiber (g)
Mollusks 0
Egg 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Egg, white, dried — 81.1g vs 47.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat — 275 vs 382 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, 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 | Egg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 275 kcal | 382 kcal | -28% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 32.0 g | 5.80 g | +452% |
| Protein | 47.7 g | 81.1 g | -41% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.800 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.5 g | 7.80 g | +99% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.062 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.056 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.80 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.049 mg | 0.005 mg | +880% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.214 mg | 2.53 mg | -92% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.00 mg | 0.865 mg | +131% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.400 mg | 0.775 mg | -48% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.650 mg | 0.036 mg | +1706% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 18.0 ug | -39% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 8.40 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 18.1 ug | 0.180 ug | +9978% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 49.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 113 mg | 62.0 mg | +82% |
| Iron, Fe | 10.1 mg | 0.150 mg | +6607% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 172 mg | 88.0 mg | +95% |
| Phosphorus, P | 282 mg | 111 mg | +154% |
| Potassium, K | 694 mg | 1125 mg | -38% |
| Sodium, Na | 412 mg | 1280 mg | -68% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.26 mg | 0.100 mg | +3160% |
| Copper, Cu | 2.06 mg | 0.114 mg | +1707% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.890 mg | 0.007 mg | +12614% |
| Selenium, Se | 89.6 ug | 125 ug | -28% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1151 kj | 1598 kj | -28% |
| Ash | 4.00 g | 5.30 g | -25% |
| Total Sugars | — | 5.40 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 11.0 ug | 18.0 ug | -39% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 11.0 ug | 18.0 ug | -39% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 49.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 162 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 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) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.046 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.618 g | 0.999 g | -38% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 2.14 g | 3.68 g | -42% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.65 g | 4.58 g | -64% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.81 g | 6.84 g | -44% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.93 g | 5.51 g | -47% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 1.21 g | 2.79 g | -57% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.374 g | 2.10 g | -82% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.65 g | 4.74 g | -65% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.52 g | 3.15 g | -52% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.08 g | 5.16 g | -60% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.94 g | 4.41 g | +12% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.977 g | 1.83 g | -47% |
| Alanine | 3.11 g | 4.68 g | -34% |
| Aspartic acid | 5.13 g | 8.25 g | -38% |
| Glutamic acid | 7.34 g | 10.8 g | -32% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.99 g | 2.84 g | +5% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.37 g | 3.15 g | -25% |
| Serine | 2.22 g | 5.59 g | -60% |
| 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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