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Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw

Fish/Seafood Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Contains: 🦐 Shellfish
Also available: Cooked, Fried

Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw is a seafood at 92.0 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Copper, Selenium and Vitamin B12, providing 210%, 82% and 54% of the Daily Value respectively. This seafood is a moderate protein source. 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 82 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

92.0
Calories
kcal
15.6
Protein
g
1.4
Fat
g
3.1
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Copper
1.9 mg
210% DV
💎
Selenium
44.8 µg
82% DV
☀️
Vitamin B12
1.3 µg
54% DV

Data for 82 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 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR78.5g
2%
Calories SR92.0kcal
Energy (kJ) SR385kj
Protein SR15.6g
28%
Total Fat SR1.4g
Carbohydrate SR3.1g
2%
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.4g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR32.0mg
3%
Iron SR0.68mg
8%
Magnesium SR33.0mg
8%
Phosphorus SR221mg
32%
Potassium SR246mg
7%
Sodium SR44.0mg
3%
Zinc SR1.5mg
14%
Copper SR1.9mg
210%
Manganese SR0.04mg
2%
Selenium SR44.8µg
82%
Vitamins 25
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR33.0µg
4%
Vitamin A (IU) SR10.0IU
Retinol SR10.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR4.7mg
5%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0µg
Vitamin E SR1.2mg
8%
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.02mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.41mg
32%
Niacin (B3) SR2.2mg
14%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.50mg
10%
Vitamin B6 SR0.06mg
4%
Folate SR5.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR5.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR5.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR1.3µg
54%
Choline SR65.0mg
12%
Fatty Acids 7
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.36g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.11g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.52g
Cholesterol SR233mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0.15g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.004g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.34g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.04g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.26g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.06g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.002g
0%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.004g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.17g
Threonine SR0.67g
Isoleucine SR0.68g
Leucine SR1.1g
Lysine SR1.2g
Methionine SR0.35g
Cystine SR0.20g
Phenylalanine SR0.56g
Tyrosine SR0.50g
Valine SR0.68g
Arginine SR1.1g
Histidine SR0.30g
Alanine SR0.94g
Aspartic Acid SR1.5g
Glutamic Acid SR2.1g
Glycine SR0.97g
Proline SR0.64g
Serine SR0.70g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

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.

69
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 C + Iron●●●

Vitamin C dramatically enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ in the gut. Adding 75 mg vitamin C to a meal can increase iron absorption 3–4 fold.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1989

Dietary Fat + Vitamin E●●●

Vitamin E is fat-soluble and absorbed alongside dietary fats via micelle formation in the small intestine. Low-fat diets reduce vitamin E absorption.

Traber, Free Radic Biol Med, 2007

Vitamin C + Vitamin E●●

Vitamin C regenerates oxidised vitamin E (tocopheroxyl radical) back to its active form, extending its antioxidant function in cell membranes.

Niki, Free Radic Biol Med, 2014

Selenium + Vitamin E●●

Selenium (via glutathione peroxidase) and vitamin E work as complementary antioxidants. Selenium reduces peroxides while vitamin E prevents lipid peroxidation in membranes.

Combs, Br J Nutr, 2001

Vitamin C + Selenium●●

Vitamin C supports selenium's antioxidant function by maintaining the glutathione system in its reduced state.

Rayman, Lancet, 2012

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

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

Vitamin C vs Copper●●

High-dose vitamin C (>1,500 mg/day) may reduce copper absorption by reducing Cu²⁺ to Cu⁺, though the clinical significance at normal intakes is minimal.

Harris, Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

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.

112
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.1711.2
Threonine0.6743.0
Isoleucine0.6843.5
Leucine1.170.3
Lysine1.274.7
Methionine0.3522.5
Cystine0.2013.1
Phenylalanine0.5635.8
Tyrosine0.5032.0
Valine0.6843.6
Arginine1.172.9
Histidine0.3019.2
Alanine0.9460.5
Aspartic Acid1.596.5
Glutamic Acid2.1135.9
Glycine0.9762.5
Proline0.6440.8
Serine0.7044.8

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.36g
Saturated
0.11g
Monounsaturated
0.52g
Polyunsaturated
246.0:1
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-3 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.15 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.34 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.004 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.002 g

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%.
Vitamin C loses up to 22% when simmered. 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, squid, mixed species, raw?

Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw contains 92.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 15.6g of protein (68% of calories), 1.4g of fat (13%), and 3.1g of carbohydrates (13%). Protein is the primary energy source.

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

The standout nutrient in Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw is Copper, providing 1.9 mg per 100g (210% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Selenium (82% DV). Our database tracks 82 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

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

Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw provides 15.6g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 68% of its calories.

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

Mollusks, squid, 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, squid, mixed species, raw?

Mollusks, squid, 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.