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Skipjack tuna vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are skipjack tuna and whelk different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Whelk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 665% more than skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than whelk. Skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of vitamin B3, while whelk contains 1.995mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Whelk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 123% 34% 61% 377% 687% 89% 121% 54% 116% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more IronIron +528.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1772.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +210.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4584.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Whelk
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 16% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +840.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +728.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Whelk
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48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +61.3%
Contains more WaterWater +94.6%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Whelk
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38% 34% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +776.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Whelk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 18.14µg 665%
Copper 0.11mg 2.06mg 217%
Iron 1.6mg 10.06mg 106%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.995mg 105%
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg 78%
Protein 28.21g 47.68g 39%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.89mg 38%
Magnesium 44mg 172mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.65mg 25%
Cholesterol 60mg 130mg 23%
Zinc 1.05mg 3.26mg 20%
Sodium 47mg 412mg 16%
Calcium 37mg 113mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.214mg 7%
Calories 132kcal 275kcal 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 6.8mg 6%
Potassium 522mg 694mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.52g 5%
Vitamin A 18µg 49µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.062g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.046g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.4mg 2%
Fats 1.29g 0.8g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.049mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.52g N/A
Phosphorus 285mg 282mg 0%
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.056g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.618mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 2.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.655mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 3.807mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 2.93mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 1.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.648mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 2.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.977mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Whelk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.358g)
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 - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.