Squid as food vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Squid as food and Whelk?
- Squid as food is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 531% more.
- Whelk contains 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid as food. Squid as food contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Whelk contains 0.214mg.
- Whelk has less Sodium.
We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Phosphorus
+105.7%
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Magnesium
+186.7%
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Sodium
-44.6%
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Copper
+106.4%
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Manganese
+325.8%
Equal in Iron - 10.06
Equal in Potassium - 694
Equal in Zinc - 3.26
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Phosphorus
+105.7%
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Magnesium
+186.7%
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Sodium
-44.6%
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Copper
+106.4%
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Manganese
+325.8%
Equal in Iron - 10.06
Equal in Potassium - 694
Equal in Zinc - 3.26
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
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.
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Vitamin A
+316.7%
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+707.9%
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Vitamin B5
+125%
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Folate
+118.2%
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Vitamin B1
+188.2%
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Vitamin B6
+140.7%
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Vitamin B12
+235.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
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Vitamin A
+316.7%
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Vitamin C
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+707.9%
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Vitamin B5
+125%
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Folate
+118.2%
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Vitamin B1
+188.2%
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Vitamin B6
+140.7%
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Vitamin B12
+235.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+75%
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Water
+91%
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Protein
+46.8%
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Carbs
+846.3%
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Other
+19%
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
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3.36 g
Protein:
47.68 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
15.52 g
Water:
32 g
Other:
4 g
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Fats
+75%
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Water
+91%
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Protein
+46.8%
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Carbs
+846.3%
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+19%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+189.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+482.6%
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Saturated Fat
-73.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
Saturated Fat:
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.046 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+189.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+482.6%
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Saturated Fat
-73.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.64g | 15.52g |
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| Protein | 32.48g | 47.68g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.8g |
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| Carbs | 1.64g | 15.52g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 275kcal |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 113mg |
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| Iron | 10.84mg | 10.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 172mg |
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| Phosphorus | 580mg | 282mg |
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| Potassium | 637mg | 694mg |
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| Sodium | 744mg | 412mg |
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| Zinc | 3.46mg | 3.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.998mg | 2.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.89mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 162IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 203µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 6.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.214mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.995mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.65mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 18.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.618mg |
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| Threonine | 1.398mg | 2.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.655mg |
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| Leucine | 2.287mg | 3.807mg |
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| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.93mg |
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| Methionine | 0.733mg | 1.205mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.648mg |
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| Valine | 1.419mg | 2.075mg |
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| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.977mg |
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| Cholesterol | 224mg | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.236g | 0.062g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.162g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.046g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
110%
215%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
215%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.