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Butterfish vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfish and Whelk different?

  • Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 680% higher.
  • Butterfish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Whelk. While Butterfish contains 5.769mg of Vitamin B3, Whelk contains only 1.995mg.
  • Butterfish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Whelk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 123% 34% 61% 377% 687% 89% 121% 54% 116% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains more IronIron +1471.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2885.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4584.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Whelk
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 9.7% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +891.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Whelk
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48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +1185%
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +440.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Whelk Opinion
Calories 187kcal 275kcal Whelk
Protein 22.15g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 10.28g 0.8g Butterfish
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Whelk
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Cholesterol 83mg 130mg Butterfish
Magnesium 32mg 172mg Whelk
Calcium 28mg 113mg Whelk
Potassium 481mg 694mg Whelk
Iron 0.64mg 10.06mg Whelk
Copper 0.069mg 2.06mg Whelk
Zinc 0.99mg 3.26mg Whelk
Phosphorus 308mg 282mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 412mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A 33µg 49µg Whelk
Manganese 0.019mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.049mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 1.995mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.4mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.65mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 18.14µg Whelk
Folate 17µg 11µg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 0.062g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.971mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.801mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.035mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.656mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.141mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.652mg 0.977mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
44%
Butterfish
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.