USDA Standard Reference · Finfish and Shellfish Products
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171983).
- 137
- Calories
- 23.8g
- Protein
- 7.8g
- Carbs
- 0.4g
- Fat
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw contains 137 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 23.8g of protein, 0.4g of fat, and 7.8g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 171983 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Finfish and Shellfish Products" food group. Each 85g serving delivers 137 calories, broken down into 23.8g protein, 0.4g fat, and 7.8g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry and 206mg of sodium (9% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 70%, fat 3%, and carbohydrates 23% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Iron, Fe at 28% DV, Cholesterol at 22% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw qualifies as high protein, low fat within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Finfish and Shellfish Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 137 calories per 100g, Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw gets 70% of its calories from protein , 3% from fat , and 23% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (28% DV), and Cholesterol (22% DV).
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
137 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw compares to Finfish and Shellfish Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all finfish and shellfish products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
79% Higher in protein than 79% of finfish and shellfish products on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Finfish and Shellfish Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.8 G | 0% |
| Energy | 137.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 23.8 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.4 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 2.0 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 573.0 kJ | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 66.0 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1.6 G | — |
| Arginine | 2.5 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2.6 G | — |
| Choline, total | 65.0 MG | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 G | — |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 6.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 6.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3.7 G | — |
| Glycine | 1.5 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.8 G | — |
| Leucine | 1.9 G | — |
| Lysine | 1.5 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.6 G | — |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.8 G | — |
| Proline | 1.2 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Serine | 1.1 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Threonine | 1.1 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.8 G | — |
| Valine | 1.0 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 9.1 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 57.0 MG | 4% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.0 MG | 28% |
| Potassium, K | 347.0 MG | 7% |
| Sodium, Na | 206.0 MG | 9% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 1.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 86.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 141.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 26.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 44.8 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 87 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 26.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 65.0 MG | 22% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171983) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.