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Orange roughy vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange roughy and Whelk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Whelk is higher than in Orange roughy.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 736% more than Orange roughy.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, roughy, orange, 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.
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
1
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9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +790.3%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Potassium +283.4%
Contains more Zinc +918.8%
Contains more Copper +2646.7%
Contains more Manganese +2305.4%
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
Orange roughy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +790.3%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Potassium +283.4%
Contains more Zinc +918.8%
Contains more Copper +2646.7%
Contains more Manganese +2305.4%
Equal in Selenium - 89.6

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.
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
2
:
9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +870.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3759.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.049
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
Orange roughy
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
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 A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +870.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3759.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.049
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
3
:
2
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +109.3%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Contains more Protein +110.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Orange roughy
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 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 +12.5%
Contains more Water +109.3%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Contains more Protein +110.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
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0
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Orange roughy
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 22.64g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 0.9g 0.8g Orange roughy
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 105kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 11mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 1.13mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 18mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 102mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 181mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 69mg 412mg Orange roughy
Zinc 0.32mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.075mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.037mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 88.3µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 80IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.049mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 5µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 18.14µg Whelk
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.03mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.058mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.797mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.092mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.728mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.083mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.474mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 80mg 130mg Orange roughy
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.062g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.012g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.008g Whelk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 0.056g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.046g Orange roughy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy 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
16%
Orange roughy
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.