Snail vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are snail and whelk different?
- Snail is richer in magnesium, while whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and calcium.
- Whelk covers your daily need for vitamin B12 735% more than snail.
- Snail is lower in cholesterol.
Mollusks, snail, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1030% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +415% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +226% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +227% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3528% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +147.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +676% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +362.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +447.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 16.1g | 47.68g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 2g | 15.52g |
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| Carbs | 2g | 15.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 130mg |
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| Magnesium | 250mg | 172mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 382mg | 694mg |
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 10.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 2.06mg |
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| Zinc | 1mg | 3.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 70mg | 412mg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU | 162IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5mg |
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| Manganese | 0.89mg |
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| Selenium | 27.4µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.4mg | 1.995mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 18.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.361g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.259g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.252g | 0.046g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.618mg |
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| Threonine | 2.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.655mg |
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| Leucine | 3.807mg |
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| Lysine | 2.93mg |
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| Methionine | 1.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg |
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| Valine | 2.075mg |
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| Histidine | 0.977mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.099g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
199%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
215%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)