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Eel vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eel and Whelk

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3, yet Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 635% higher.
  • Eel contains 23 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whelk. Eel contains 1137µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whelk contains 49µg.
  • Eel contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Eel
Eel
1
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9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Calcium +334.6%
Contains more Iron +1471.9%
Contains more Magnesium +561.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Copper +7003.4%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
Contains more Selenium +979.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Calcium +334.6%
Contains more Iron +1471.9%
Contains more Magnesium +561.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Copper +7003.4%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
Contains more Selenium +979.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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.
Eel
Eel
4
:
5
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +2237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.9%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +527.7%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
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 A +2237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.9%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +527.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +1768.8%
Contains more Water +85.3%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +91.4%
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +1768.8%
Contains more Water +85.3%
Contains more Protein +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +91.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16360.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2539.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16360.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2539.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 23.65g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 14.95g 0.8g Eel
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 236kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 26mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.64mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 26mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 277mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 349mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 65mg 412mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.029mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 8.3µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 3787IU 162IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 49µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.049mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.995mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 17µg 11µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.037mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.922mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.171mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.7mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.218mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.696mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 161mg 130mg Whelk
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.012g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.008g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.056g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.046g Eel

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Eel
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.