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Snail vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are snail and flatfish different?

  • Snail is higher in magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, flatfish is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for magnesium for snail is 54% higher.
  • Snail contains 17 times more copper than flatfish. While snail contains 0.4mg of copper, flatfish contains only 0.023mg.
  • Snail has less sodium.

Mollusks, snail, raw and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1036.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.9%
Contains more IronIron +1421.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1639.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19%

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.
Snail
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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 0% 10% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
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 0% 4% 15% 53% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.278mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
~equal in Protein ~15.24g
~equal in Water ~81.11g
~equal in Other ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Flatfish DV% diff.
Magnesium 250mg 22mg 54%
Copper 0.4mg 0.023mg 42%
Iron 3.5mg 0.23mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 1.31µg 34%
Vitamin E 5mg 0.77mg 28%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.5µg 18%
Vitamin D 0IU 139IU 17%
Sodium 70mg 363mg 13%
Selenium 27.4µg 32.6µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.025mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 0.39mg 6%
Phosphorus 272mg 309mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 5%
Potassium 382mg 197mg 5%
Choline 65mg 79.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 12µg 2%
Calcium 10mg 25mg 2%
Cholesterol 50mg 56mg 2%
Protein 16.1g 15.24g 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.026mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 0.459g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 1.278mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.115mg 1%
Fats 1.4g 2.37g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.259g 0.657g 1%
Saturated fat 0.361g 0.542g 1%
Calories 90kcal 86kcal 0%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0%
Threonine 0.719mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0%
Leucine 1.335mg 0%
Lysine 1.561mg 0%
Methionine 0.56mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0%
Valine 0.8mg 0%
Histidine 0.374mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.168g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Flatfish
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
23%
Snail
28%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/nutrients
  2. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.