Oysters vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Oysters and Whelk?
- Oysters is higher in Zinc, and Copper, however, Whelk is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 685% more.
- Whelk contains 3 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Whelk contains 2.06mg.
- Oysters has less Cholesterol.
We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +177% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2311% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +391.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +399.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +965.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +327.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +317.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +803.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2195.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 102kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 11.42g | 47.68g |
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| Fats | 3.42g | 0.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.45g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 5.45g | 15.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 130mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 172mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 139mg | 694mg |
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| Iron | 9.21mg | 10.06mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 5.707mg | 2.06mg |
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 3.26mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg | 412mg |
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| Vitamin A | 88IU | 162IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.89mg |
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| Selenium | 39.5µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.995mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 18.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.948g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.506g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.046g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.618mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg | 2.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 1.655mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 3.807mg |
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| Lysine | 0.762mg | 2.93mg |
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| Methionine | 0.257mg | 1.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 1.648mg |
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| Valine | 0.523mg | 2.075mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.977mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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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
486%
215%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
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.