Veal vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 163
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Veal 26.3
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 0
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Veal 5.66
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised — 26.3g vs 25.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 148 vs 163 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised 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 | Veal | Mollusks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 163 kcal | 148 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 67.7 g | 63.6 g | +6% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 25.5 g | +3% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.66 g | 1.95 g | +190% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 5.13 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.74 g | 0.188 g | +826% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.24 g | 0.172 g | +621% |
| Cholesterol | 791 mg | 67.0 mg | +1081% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.00 mg | 22.1 mg | -64% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.190 mg | 0.150 mg | +27% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.99 mg | 0.426 mg | +367% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.63 mg | 3.35 mg | +38% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.860 mg | 0.680 mg | +26% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.180 mg | 0.110 mg | +64% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -28% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 36.9 ug | 98.9 ug | -63% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 201 ug | 171 ug | +18% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 29.0 mg | 92.0 mg | -68% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.04 mg | 2.81 mg | +8% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 18.0 mg | +33% |
| Phosphorus, P | 372 mg | 338 mg | +10% |
| Potassium, K | 159 mg | 628 mg | -75% |
| Sodium, Na | 110 mg | 1202 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.25 mg | 2.73 mg | +56% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.360 mg | 0.688 mg | -48% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.127 mg | 1.00 mg | -87% |
| Selenium, Se | 100 ug | 64.0 ug | +56% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 682 kj | 618 kj | +10% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 3.74 g | -61% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -28% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -28% |
| Retinol | 201 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 669 IU | 570 IU | +17% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.110 g | 0.026 g | +323% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.940 g | 0.120 g | +683% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.630 g | 0.036 g | +1650% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.044 g | +127% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.07 g | 0.068 g | +1474% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.030 g | 0.012 g | +150% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.13 g | 0.552 g | +105% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.550 g | 0.032 g | +1619% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.070 g | 0.008 g | +775% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.320 g | 0.082 g | +290% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.090 g | 0.138 g | -35% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.104 g | -33% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.146 g | -79% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.338 g | 0.286 g | +18% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.20 g | 1.10 g | +9% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.12 g | 1.11 g | +1% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.13 g | 1.80 g | +19% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.75 g | 1.91 g | -8% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.552 g | 0.576 g | -4% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.292 g | 0.335 g | -13% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.25 g | 0.915 g | +36% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.01 g | 0.817 g | +24% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | 1.12 g | +25% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.62 g | 1.86 g | -13% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.636 g | 0.490 g | +30% |
| Alanine | 1.39 g | 1.54 g | -10% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.28 g | 2.46 g | -8% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.45 g | 3.47 g | -30% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.55 g | 1.60 g | -3% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.29 g | 1.04 g | +24% |
| Serine | 1.15 g | 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +367% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Sodium, Na -91% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Manganese, Mn -87% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised Potassium, K -75% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised
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