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Halibut vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Whelk

  • Whelk is richer than Halibut in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 716% higher.
  • Halibut contains 50 times more Saturated Fat than Whelk. Halibut contains 3.102g of Saturated Fat, while Whelk contains 0.062g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +2725%
Contains more Iron +1083.5%
Contains more Magnesium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +539.2%
Contains more Copper +5321.1%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +2725%
Contains more Iron +1083.5%
Contains more Magnesium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +539.2%
Contains more Copper +5321.1%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
8
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 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 B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +2117.5%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.1%
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 +2117.5%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19082.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3710.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19082.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3710.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 18.42g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 17.74g 0.8g Halibut
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 239kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 4mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.85mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 33mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 210mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 344mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 103mg 412mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.038mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.015mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 60IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.049mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 1µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.808mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.497mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.692mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.545mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.949mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.542mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 59mg 130mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.012g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.008g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.056g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.046g Halibut

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.04g)
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 - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.