Salmon vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salmon and whelk
- Salmon is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1, yet whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Whelk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 639% more than salmon.
- Salmon contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than whelk. While salmon contains 0.34mg of vitamin B1, whelk contains only 0.049mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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 | -85.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +473.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +653.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2858.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4104.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +658.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5462.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +593.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +209.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +547.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1443.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7366.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9797.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 18.14µg | 639% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 2.06mg | 223% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 10.06mg | 122% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 89.6µg | 88% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Protein | 22.1g | 47.68g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.995mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.89mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 172mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.046g | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 3.26mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.049mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 130mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.4mg | 22% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 0.8g | 18% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 61mg | 412mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.062g | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.056g | 10% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 694mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.214mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 15.52g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 282mg | 4% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 275kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 6.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 49µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 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 Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins