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Mullet fish vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mullet fish and Whelk

  • Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 745% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Whelk. Mullet fish contains 6.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Whelk contains 1.995mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
1
:
9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Calcium +264.5%
Contains more Iron +613.5%
Contains more Magnesium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +270.5%
Contains more Copper +1361%
Contains more Manganese +3945.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 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 -82.8%
Contains more Calcium +264.5%
Contains more Iron +613.5%
Contains more Magnesium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +270.5%
Contains more Copper +1361%
Contains more Manganese +3945.5%
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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
3
:
6
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7156%
Equal in Folate - 11
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 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 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7156%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +507.5%
Contains more Water +120.4%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +507.5%
Contains more Water +120.4%
Contains more Protein +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2367.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1893.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2367.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1893.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 24.81g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 4.86g 0.8g Mullet fish
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 150kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 31mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 1.41mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 33mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 244mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 458mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 71mg 412mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.141mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.022mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 141IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 1.2mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.049mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 1.995mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.4mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 10µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.088mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 2.016mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.278mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.734mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.278mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.73mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 63mg 130mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.012g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.008g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 0.056g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.046g Mullet fish

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Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.