Sardine vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sardine and whelk?
- Sardine is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B3, while whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, manganese, and magnesium.
- Whelk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 383% higher.
- Whelk has 3 times less calcium than sardine. Sardine has 382mg of calcium, while whelk has 113mg.
We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat 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 | +238.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +341% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1007.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +724.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1331.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6808.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11091.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 18.14µg | 383% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 2.06mg | 208% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 10.06mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 89.6µg | 67% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 47.68g | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.65mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.89mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.046g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 172mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 282mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 113mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 1.995mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 3.26mg | 18% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 0.8g | 16% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.056g | 10% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 694mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 0.062g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 412mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 15.52g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 275kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 49µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.214mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Folate | 10µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.012g | N/A |
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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 Cholesterol?
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.466g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
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.