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Trout vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are trout and whelk different?

  • Trout is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B3; however, whelk is richer in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whelk is 585% higher.
  • Trout contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than whelk. While trout contains 1.99mg of vitamin B5, whelk contains only 0.4mg.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used 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.
Trout
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9% 40% 14% 18% 15% 116% 8% 1.7% 153%
Whelk
8
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 -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +473.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +2694.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3645.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +503.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.9%
~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.
Trout
8
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 9.7% 33% 56% 285% 36% 25% 125% 119% 89% 514% 0.25% 9% 42%
Whelk
4
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 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +341.4%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Whelk
3
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 +822.5%
Contains more WaterWater +114.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.799 g
Whelk
1
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 +4119.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3810.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Whelk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 18.14µg 585%
Copper 0.055mg 2.06mg 223%
Iron 0.36mg 10.06mg 121%
Selenium 28.1µg 89.6µg 112%
Vitamin D 19µg 95%
Vitamin D 759IU 95%
Protein 23.8g 47.68g 48%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.89mg 38%
Magnesium 30mg 172mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.4mg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 1.995mg 29%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.26mg 25%
Cholesterol 70mg 130mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.65mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.79mg 19%
Sodium 61mg 412mg 15%
Choline 77.6mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.046g 12%
Fats 7.38g 0.8g 10%
Calcium 30mg 113mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.049mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.214mg 8%
Potassium 450mg 694mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.651g 0.062g 7%
Vitamin A 100µg 49µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.363g 0.056g 6%
Calories 168kcal 275kcal 5%
Carbs 0g 15.52g 5%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 6.8mg 4%
Phosphorus 270mg 282mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 15.52g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 12µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.618mg 0%
Threonine 1.092mg 2.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.148mg 1.655mg 0%
Leucine 2.025mg 3.807mg 0%
Lysine 2.287mg 2.93mg 0%
Methionine 0.738mg 1.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 1.648mg 0%
Valine 1.283mg 2.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.733mg 0.977mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trout 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
103%
Trout
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
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 - 1.589g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.