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Snapper vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between snapper and whelk

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B2 in whelk is higher than in snapper.
  • Whelk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 610% more than snapper.
  • Snapper contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 -86.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +364.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more IronIron +4091.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4378.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +640.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5135.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.9%

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +418.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.049mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +115%
Contains more WaterWater +119.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +145.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 +475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1178.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Whelk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 18.14µg 610%
Copper 0.046mg 2.06mg 224%
Iron 0.24mg 10.06mg 123%
Selenium 49µg 89.6µg 74%
Protein 26.3g 47.68g 43%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.89mg 38%
Magnesium 37mg 172mg 32%
Cholesterol 47mg 130mg 28%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.26mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.214mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.65mg 15%
Sodium 57mg 412mg 15%
Phosphorus 201mg 282mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.995mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.4mg 9%
Calories 128kcal 275kcal 7%
Calcium 40mg 113mg 7%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6.8mg 6%
Potassium 522mg 694mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.52g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.046g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 49µg 2%
Fats 1.72g 0.8g 1%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.365g 0.062g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 0.056g 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.52g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.049mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.618mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 2.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.655mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 3.807mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 2.93mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 1.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.648mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 2.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.977mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.