Veal vs Mollusks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veal 99
Mollusks 148
Protein (g)
Veal 15.8
Mollusks 25.5
Carbs (g)
Veal 0.850
Mollusks 5.13
Fat (g)
Veal 3.12
Mollusks 1.95
Fiber (g)
Veal 0
Mollusks 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat — 25.5g vs 15.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw — 99 vs 148 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, 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 | Veal | Mollusks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 99 kcal | 148 kcal | -33% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.1 g | 63.6 g | +24% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 25.5 g | -38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.12 g | 1.95 g | +60% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.850 g | 5.13 g | -83% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.960 g | 0.188 g | +411% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.680 g | 0.172 g | +295% |
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 67.0 mg | +443% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.00 mg | 22.1 mg | -77% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.320 mg | 0.150 mg | +113% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.90 mg | 0.426 mg | +346% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.99 mg | 3.35 mg | +108% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.30 mg | 0.680 mg | +385% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.370 mg | 0.110 mg | +236% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 29.0 ug | -28% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 28.2 ug | 98.9 ug | -71% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 92.0 ug | 171 ug | -46% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 92.0 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.36 mg | 2.81 mg | +20% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 18.0 mg | -11% |
| Phosphorus, P | 241 mg | 338 mg | -29% |
| Potassium, K | 272 mg | 628 mg | -57% |
| Sodium, Na | 178 mg | 1202 mg | -85% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.97 mg | 2.73 mg | -28% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.494 mg | 0.688 mg | -28% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.080 mg | 1.00 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 80.0 ug | 64.0 ug | +25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 414 kj | 618 kj | -33% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 3.74 g | -68% |
| 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 | 92.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 308 IU | 570 IU | -46% |
| 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) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.026 g | +131% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.520 g | 0.120 g | +333% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.350 g | 0.036 g | +872% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.044 g | +36% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.590 g | 0.068 g | +768% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0.012 g | -17% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.620 g | 0.552 g | +12% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.300 g | 0.032 g | +837% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.040 g | 0.008 g | +400% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.032 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.180 g | 0.082 g | +120% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.138 g | -64% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.104 g | -62% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.146 g | -86% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.202 g | 0.286 g | -29% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.719 g | 1.10 g | -35% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.670 g | 1.11 g | -40% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.28 g | 1.80 g | -29% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.05 g | 1.91 g | -45% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.330 g | 0.576 g | -43% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.175 g | 0.335 g | -48% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.748 g | 0.915 g | -18% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.604 g | 0.817 g | -26% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.833 g | 1.12 g | -25% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.971 g | 1.86 g | -48% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.381 g | 0.490 g | -22% |
| Alanine | 0.833 g | 1.54 g | -46% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.36 g | 2.46 g | -45% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.47 g | 3.47 g | -58% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.930 g | 1.60 g | -42% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.773 g | 1.04 g | -26% |
| Serine | 0.687 g | 1.14 g | -40% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 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
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +385% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +346% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +236% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +113% in Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw
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