Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw: Nutrition Facts

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Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw contains 137 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 116 kcal.

Roughly 73% of its calories come from protein, with 24% from carbohydrates and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.

100 g provides 378% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 114% of the Daily Value for copper and 81% of the Daily Value for selenium.

These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

137kcal per 100 g
23.8 gprotein
7.8 gcarbohydrates
0.4 gfat
116kcal in 3 oz (85 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 137 kcal
Total fat ? 0.4 g 0.5%
Saturated fat ? 0.031 g 0.2%
Cholesterol ? 65 mg 22%
Sodium ? 206 mg 9%
Total carbohydrates C 7.8 g 3%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein ? 23.8 g 48%
Vitamin A C 26 µg3%
Vitamin C ? 4 mg4%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 0.13 mg0.9%
Vitamin K C 0.1 µg0.1%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.026 mg2%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.11 mg8%
Niacin (B3) ? 1.1 mg7%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.21 mg4%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.34 mg20%
Folate (B9) C 6 µg2%
Vitamin B12 ? 9.1 µg378%
Choline C 65 mg12%
Calcium ? 57 mg4%
Iron ? 5 mg28%
Magnesium ? 86 mg20%
Phosphorus ? 141 mg11%
Potassium ? 347 mg7%
Zinc ? 1.6 mg15%
Copper ? 1 mg114%
Manganese ? 0.45 mg19%
Selenium C 44.8 µg81%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 73%Carbohydrates: 24%Fat: 3%137kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 73%
  • Carbohydrates 24%
  • Fat 3%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Vitamin B12378%Copper114%Selenium81%Iron28%Magnesium20%Vitamin B620%Manganese19%Zinc15%Choline12%Phosphorus11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein23.8 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
  • Fat0.4 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
  • Saturated fat0.031 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
  • Sodium206 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal17.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water66 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?0.023 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.31 g
Threonine ?1.1 g
Isoleucine ?0.83 g
Leucine ?1.9 g
Lysine ?1.5 g
Methionine ?0.6 g
Cystine ?0.19 g
Phenylalanine ?0.82 g
Tyrosine ?0.76 g
Valine ?1 g
Arginine ?2.5 g
Histidine ?0.49 g
Alanine ?1.6 g
Aspartic acid ?2.6 g
Glutamic acid ?3.7 g
Glycine ?1.5 g
Proline ?1.2 g
Serine ?1.1 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ?0.004 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ?0.006 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?0.004 g
SFA 4:0 ?0 g
SFA 6:0 ?0 g
SFA 8:0 ?0 g
SFA 10:0 ?0 g
SFA 12:0 ?0 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.002 g
SFA 16:0 ?0.02 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.009 g
MUFA 18:1 ?0.006 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0 g
PUFA 20:4 ?0.009 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.005 g
PUFA 18:4 ?0 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.008 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0.009 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ?0 g
Carotenoids (8)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol C26 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Z0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Other components (11)
Water ?66 g
Alcohol ?0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?2 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy ?573 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C87 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?6 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Mollusks

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed Cooked 111 20.5 g 5.4 g 0.84 g
Mollusks, snail, raw Raw 90 16.1 g 2 g 1.4 g
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked 202 14.2 g 10.3 g 11.2 g
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked 148 25.6 g 5.1 g 2 g
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned 142 24.3 g 5.9 g 1.6 g
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, liquid Canned 2 0.4 g 0.1 g 0.02 g
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw Raw 51 5.7 g 2.7 g 1.7 g
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked 199 8.8 g 11.6 g 12.6 g
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat Cooked 102 11.4 g 5.5 g 3.4 g
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned Canned 68 7.1 g 3.9 g 2.5 g
Mollusks, squid, mixed species, cooked, fried Cooked 175 17.9 g 7.8 g 7.5 g
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat Cooked 275 47.7 g 15.5 g 0.8 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Fish, tuna, fresh, yellowfin, raw Raw 109 24.4 g 0 g 0.49 g
Fish, tuna, raw Raw 109 24.4 g 0 g 0.49 g
Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw Raw 112 20.6 g 2.4 g 1.5 g
Fish, tuna, fresh, skipjack, raw Raw 103 22 g 0 g 1 g
Tilapia, raw Raw 96 20.1 g 0 g 1.7 g
Fish, trout, brook, raw, New York State Raw 110 21.2 g 0 g 2.7 g
Fish, snapper, mixed species, raw Raw 100 20.5 g 0 g 1.3 g
Fish, mackerel, king, raw Raw 105 20.3 g 0 g 2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw mollusks?

100 g of raw mollusks has 137 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 116 kcal.

Is raw mollusks high in protein?

Raw mollusks contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.3 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 73% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.9 g).

How many carbs are in raw mollusks?

Raw mollusks has 7.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in raw mollusks?

Raw mollusks contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.031 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does raw mollusks contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (378% DV), copper (114% DV), selenium (81% DV), iron (28% DV) and magnesium (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw mollusks?

100 g contains 206 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does mollusks have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw has 137 kcal, while mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed has 111 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171983. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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