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Abalone vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Abalone and Whelk

  • Abalone is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 727% higher.
  • Abalone contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Whelk. Abalone contains 2.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Whelk contains 0.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Whelk
Contains more Calcium +205.4%
Contains more Iron +164.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +803.5%
Contains more Manganese +1171.4%
Contains more Selenium +73%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains more Calcium +205.4%
Contains more Iron +164.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +803.5%
Contains more Manganese +1171.4%
Contains more Selenium +73%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.5%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3140%
Contains more Vitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2529%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.5%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3140%
Contains more Vitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2529%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whelk
Contains more Fats +747.5%
Contains more Water +87.8%
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +63.9%
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +747.5%
Contains more Water +87.8%
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4794.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3543.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4794.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3543.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Abalone Whelk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 11.05g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 19.63g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 6.78g 0.8g Abalone
Carbs 11.05g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 189kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 37mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 3.8mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 56mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 217mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 284mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 591mg 412mg Whelk
Zinc 0.95mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.228mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.07mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 51.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 5IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 1.8mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.049mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.4mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 14µg 11µg Abalone
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.838mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.386mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.433mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.441mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.86mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.378mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 94mg 130mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 1.646g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.008g Abalone
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 0.056g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 0.046g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Abalone Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Abalone
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.584g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.