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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Whelk

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 393% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Whelk. Atlantic Mackerel contains 9.08mg of Vitamin B3, while Whelk contains 1.995mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
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9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Calcium +841.7%
Contains more Iron +517.2%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains more Zinc +417.5%
Contains more Copper +2721.9%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Calcium +841.7%
Contains more Iron +517.2%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains more Zinc +417.5%
Contains more Copper +2721.9%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
8
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4
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 162
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Whelk
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 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
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3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +1636.3%
Contains more Water +98.6%
Contains more Protein +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Whelk
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 +1636.3%
Contains more Water +98.6%
Contains more Protein +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
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1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9642.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7182.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9642.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7182.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 18.6g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 13.89g 0.8g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 205kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 12mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 1.63mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 76mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 217mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 314mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 90mg 412mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.073mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.015mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 44.1µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 167IU 162IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 49µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.049mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.214mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.995mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 1µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 18.14µg Whelk
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.815mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.512mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.708mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.551mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.958mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.548mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 70mg 130mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.012g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.008g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.056g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.046g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.