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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.
Snapper
Snapper
1
:
9
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +182.5%
Contains more Iron +4091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +364.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +640.9%
Contains more Copper +4378.3%
Contains more Manganese +5135.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Calcium +182.5%
Contains more Iron +4091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +364.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +640.9%
Contains more Copper +4378.3%
Contains more Manganese +5135.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Snapper
Snapper
2
:
7
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.049
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Whelk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
2
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3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +119.8%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +119.8%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
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1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 26.3g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 1.72g 0.8g Snapper
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 128kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 40mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.24mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 37mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 201mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 522mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 57mg 412mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.046mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.017mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 49µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 115IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.049mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.4mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 6µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.153mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 2.137mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.415mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.778mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.355mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.774mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 47mg 130mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.012g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.008g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.056g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.046g Snapper

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Snapper Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Snapper
215%
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 contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
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.