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Sockeye salmon vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and whelk

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5, yet whelk is richer in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whelk is 570% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than whelk. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of vitamin B3, while whelk contains 1.995mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Whelk
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 -77.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +377.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +927.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +1834.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2610.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Whelk
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 AVitamin A +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +305.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Whelk
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 +596.3%
Contains more WaterWater +110.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Whelk
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 +3228.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2784.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Whelk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 18.14µg 570%
Copper 0.076mg 2.06mg 220%
Iron 0.52mg 10.06mg 119%
Selenium 35.5µg 89.6µg 98%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.995mg 51%
Protein 26.48g 47.68g 42%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.89mg 38%
Magnesium 36mg 172mg 32%
Zinc 0.55mg 3.26mg 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 130mg 23%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.4mg 17%
Sodium 92mg 412mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.65mg 14%
Calcium 11mg 113mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.046g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.049mg 9%
Potassium 436mg 694mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Fats 5.57g 0.8g 7%
Calories 156kcal 275kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.056g 5%
Carbs 0g 15.52g 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.062g 4%
Phosphorus 305mg 282mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.214mg 2%
Vitamin A 58µg 49µg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.52g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.618mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 2.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.655mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 3.807mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 2.93mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 1.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.648mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 2.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.977mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.