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Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw

Fish/Seafood Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 57 AFCD 41 SR Legacy
Contains: 🦐 Shellfish

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw is a seafood at 83.9 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 and Selenium, providing 117% and 53% of the Daily Value respectively. This seafood is a moderate protein source, virtually fat-free. Fish and shellfish are valued for their high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acid content. Many dietary guidelines recommend consuming seafood at least twice per week. Our database tracks 98 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

83.9
Calories
kcal
12.1
Protein
g
0.49
Fat
g
3.4
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
2.8 µg
117% DV
💎
Selenium
29.0 µg
53% DV
💎
Phosphorus
280 mg
40% DV

Data for 98 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD79.6g
2%
Calories AFCD83.9kcal
Energy (kJ) SR289kj
Protein SR12.1g
22%
Total Fat SR0.49g
Carbohydrate AFCD3.4g
3%
Fiber AFCD0g
Total Sugars AFCD0.80g
Starch AFCD0g
Ash AFCD1.3g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD26.0mg
3%
Iron AFCD0.76mg
10%
Magnesium AFCD42.0mg
10%
Phosphorus AFCD280mg
40%
Potassium AFCD360mg
11%
Sodium AFCD150mg
10%
Zinc AFCD1.2mg
11%
Copper AFCD0.04mg
5%
Manganese AFCD0.39mg
17%
Selenium AFCD29.0µg
53%
Fluoride AFCD0µg
Vitamins 35
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD12.0µg
1%
Vitamin A (IU) SR1.0IU
Retinol AFCD12.0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD0µg
Alpha-Carotene AFCD0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin AFCD0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C AFCD0mg
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD0.30IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0.05µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0.25µg
Vitamin E AFCD0.70mg
5%
Beta-Tocopherol AFCD0mg
Gamma-Tocopherol AFCD0mg
Delta-Tocopherol AFCD0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Vitamin K1 (dihydro) SR0µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0mg
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0.16mg
12%
Niacin (B3) AFCD1.8mg
11%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) AFCD0.24mg
5%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.10mg
8%
Folate AFCD12.0µg
3%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD12.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD12.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD2.8µg
117%
Choline SR65.0mg
12%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD0.14g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD0.06g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0.28g
Trans Fat AFCD0.010g
Cholesterol AFCD42.0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0g
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0.10g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0.01g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0.13g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD0.01g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD0.09g
Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD0.03g
Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD0.02g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.08g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.03g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0.01g
0%
Omega-6 LA SR0.007g
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.003g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.13g
Threonine SR0.37g
Isoleucine SR0.41g
Leucine SR0.72g
Lysine SR0.74g
Methionine SR0.29g
Cystine SR0.12g
Phenylalanine SR0.35g
Tyrosine SR0.30g
Valine SR0.38g
Arginine SR0.65g
Histidine SR0.18g
Alanine SR0.54g
Aspartic Acid SR0.92g
Glutamic Acid SR1.4g
Glycine SR1.0g
Proline SR0.29g
Serine SR0.36g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

56
NRF9.3 Score
Good · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

Manganese vs Iron●●

Manganese and iron share the DMT1 transporter and compete for absorption. High iron status reduces manganese absorption and vice versa.

Erikson et al., Pharmacol Ther, 2007

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

81
Amino Acid Score
Good
Valine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Valine. Pair with dairy, meat, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.1310.9
Threonine0.3730.6
Isoleucine0.4133.7
Leucine0.7259.7
Lysine0.7461.3
Methionine0.2923.7
Cystine0.1210.0
Phenylalanine0.3529.1
Tyrosine0.3024.5
Valine0.3831.4
Arginine0.6553.6
Histidine0.1815.3
Alanine0.5444.4
Aspartic Acid0.9276.5
Glutamic Acid1.4116.4
Glycine1.085.7
Proline0.2923.7
Serine0.3629.9

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Shellfish” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B12 loses up to 25% when simmered. Baked retains 100%.
Folate loses up to 25% when steamed. Broiled / Grilled retains 95%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

55
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 55
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Crustaceans (farmed)” category.

26.9
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
3.0
m² land / kg
Land Use
3,515
L water / kg
Water Use
183
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions26.9 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use3.0 m² / kg
Water Use3,515 L / kg
Eutrophication228 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification183 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Fish & Seafood

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Fish & Seafood” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Iceland
161
2.
Maldives
157
3.
Kiribati
146
4.
Japan
132
5.
Micronesia
118
6.
Tuvalu
113
7.
Samoa
108
8.
Micronesia (Federated States of)
101
9.
Antigua and Barbuda
97
10.
Barbados
95

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+62%
1961: 24 kcal2023: 39 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw?

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw contains 83.9 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 12.1g of protein (58% of calories), 0.49g of fat (5%), and 3.4g of carbohydrates (16%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 2.8 µg per 100g (117% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Selenium (53% DV). Our database tracks 98 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw high in protein?

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw provides 12.1g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 58% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw?

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw?

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 55) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.