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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 -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%
~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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~162IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~18.14µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Whelk
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38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
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.
Mackerel Whelk
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Whelk Opinion
Calories 262kcal 275kcal Whelk
Protein 23.85g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 17.81g 0.8g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6.8mg Whelk
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Cholesterol 75mg 130mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 172mg Whelk
Calcium 15mg 113mg Whelk
Potassium 401mg 694mg Whelk
Iron 1.57mg 10.06mg Whelk
Copper 0.094mg 2.06mg Whelk
Zinc 0.94mg 3.26mg Whelk
Phosphorus 278mg 282mg Whelk
Sodium 83mg 412mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 162IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 49µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 51.6µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.049mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.214mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.995mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.65mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 19µg 18.14µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 11µg Whelk
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.062g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.056g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.046g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.045mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.938mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.19mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.706mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.228mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.702mg 0.977mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.008g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.012g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.