Eel vs. Snail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between eel and snail?
- Eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, and selenium.
- Eel's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 123% higher.
- Eel has 38 times more Vitamin A than snail. Eel has 1137µg of Vitamin A, while snail has 30µg.
- Snail contains less saturated Fat.
We used Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, snail, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +861.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +446.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1279.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3687% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +478% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.8% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +967.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3459.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 23.65g | 16.1g |
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| Fats | 14.95g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 2g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 2g |
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| Cholesterol | 161mg | 50mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 250mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 382mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 3.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3787IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 27.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.023g | 0.361g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.218g | 0.259g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 0.252g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 1.922mg |
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| Lysine | 2.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg |
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| Valine | 1.218mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.119g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.099g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
60%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.