Mackerel vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and whelk
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet whelk is higher in copper, iron, selenium, manganese, zinc, and magnesium.
- Whelk covers your daily copper needs 218% more than mackerel.
- Mackerel contains 67 times more saturated fat than whelk. While mackerel contains 4.176g of saturated fat, whelk contains only 0.062g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +653.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2091.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +224.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2126.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12410.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9247.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 2.06mg | 218% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 10.06mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 89.6µg | 69% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 47.68g | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.89mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 18.14µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.995mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.046g | 28% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 0.8g | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 3.26mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.062g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 172mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 130mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.056g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.214mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.65mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 412mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 694mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 6.8mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 15.52g | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 275kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 282mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.