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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 from 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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
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8
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +1834.6%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +492.7%
Contains more Copper +2610.5%
Contains more Manganese +6746.2%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +1834.6%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +492.7%
Contains more Copper +2610.5%
Contains more Manganese +6746.2%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
9
:
3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.8%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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 A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +596.3%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +545.2%
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +596.3%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +545.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3228.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2784.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3228.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2784.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 26.48g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 5.57g 0.8g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 156kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 11mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.52mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 36mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 305mg 282mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 92mg 412mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.076mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.013mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 35.5µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 193IU 162IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 49µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.049mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.214mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.995mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.4mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.65mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 18.14µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.247mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 2.185mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.574mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.858mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.461mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.711mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 61mg 130mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.012g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.008g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.056g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.046g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
215%
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 contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
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.