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Snail vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between snail and whiting

  • Snail has more magnesium, copper, iron, and vitamin E, while whiting has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, and calcium.
  • Whiting covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 87% more than snail.
  • Snail contains 13 times more vitamin E than whiting. While snail contains 5mg of vitamin E, whiting contains only 0.38mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in snail is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, snail, raw and Fish, whiting, 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.
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 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +825.9%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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% 13% 7.6% 27% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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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
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +983.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
~equal in Water ~74.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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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
28% 31% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snail Whiting
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Whiting DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 2.6µg 88%
Magnesium 250mg 27mg 53%
Copper 0.4mg 0.04mg 40%
Iron 3.5mg 0.42mg 39%
Vitamin E 5mg 0.38mg 31%
Selenium 27.4µg 41.1µg 25%
Protein 16.1g 23.48g 15%
Cholesterol 50mg 84mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 73IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.8µg 9%
Manganese 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.068mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 62mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.18mg 4%
Sodium 70mg 132mg 3%
Choline 65mg 83.3mg 3%
Phosphorus 272mg 285mg 2%
Potassium 382mg 434mg 2%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 0.587g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 1.67mg 2%
Calories 90kcal 116kcal 1%
Vitamin A 30µg 38µg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Fats 1.4g 1.69g 0%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.361g 0.4g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.259g 0.445g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.695mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.283g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.235g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Whiting
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
42%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
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.

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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.