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Snail vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between snail and whitefish

  • Snail has more magnesium, iron, copper, and selenium, while whitefish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Snail covers your daily need for magnesium 50% more than whitefish.
  • Snail contains 7 times more Iron than whitefish. While snail contains 3.5mg of Iron, whitefish contains only 0.47mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in snail is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, snail, raw and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
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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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +495.2%
Contains more IronIron +644.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more ZincZinc +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.2%
~equal in Potassium ~406mg
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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.
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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% 6% 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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more FatsFats +436.4%
Contains more OtherOther +125.4%

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +888%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +993.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Whitefish Opinion
Calories 90kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Protein 16.1g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 1.4g 7.51g Whitefish
Net carbs 2g 0g Snail
Carbs 2g 0g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 77mg Snail
Magnesium 250mg 42mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 33mg Whitefish
Potassium 382mg 406mg Whitefish
Iron 3.5mg 0.47mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.092mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 272mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 70mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 100IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 30µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 27.4µg 16.2µg Snail
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.96µg Whitefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 17µg Whitefish
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 1.162g Snail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 2.755g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.209g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.801g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.