Moose vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 25.5g vs 24.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 155 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Moose, liver, braised (Alaska Native) 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 | Moose | Mollusks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 155 kcal | 148 kcal | +5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.0 g | 63.6 g | +4% |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 25.5 g | -5% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.89 g | 1.95 g | +151% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.43 g | 5.13 g | -33% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 0.188 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.650 g | 0.172 g | +278% |
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 67.0 mg | +481% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 22.6 mg | 22.1 mg | +2% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.196 mg | 0.150 mg | +31% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 4.10 mg | 0.426 mg | +862% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.7 mg | 3.35 mg | +220% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 4.57 mg | 0.680 mg | +572% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.910 mg | 0.110 mg | +727% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 217 ug | 29.0 ug | +648% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 71.0 ug | 98.9 ug | -28% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 171 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 7.00 mg | 92.0 mg | -92% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.77 mg | 2.81 mg | +141% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +11% |
| Phosphorus, P | 429 mg | 338 mg | +27% |
| Potassium, K | 235 mg | 628 mg | -63% |
| Sodium, Na | 70.0 mg | 1202 mg | -94% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.07 mg | 2.73 mg | +122% |
| Copper, Cu | 2.79 mg | 0.688 mg | +305% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.413 mg | 1.00 mg | -59% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 64.0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 650 kj | 618 kj | +5% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 3.74 g | -65% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 217 ug | 29.0 ug | +648% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 29.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 96000 IU | 570 IU | +16742% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.026 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0.120 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.036 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.044 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.068 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.036 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0.012 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.07 g | 0.552 g | +94% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.450 g | 0.008 g | +5525% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.082 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.138 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.104 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0.146 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.286 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 1.10 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.11 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.80 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 1.91 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.576 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.335 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.915 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.817 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.12 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.86 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.490 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.54 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.46 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.47 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.60 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.04 g | |
| Serine | — | 1.14 g | |
* 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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