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Tuna salad vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tuna salad and Whelk?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, while Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 706% higher.
  • Whelk has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad has 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Whelk has 1.995mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Calcium +564.7%
Contains more Iron +906%
Contains more Magnesium +805.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +289.9%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +1320.7%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Equal in Sodium - 412
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains more Calcium +564.7%
Contains more Iron +906%
Contains more Magnesium +805.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +289.9%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +1320.7%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Equal in Sodium - 412

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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:
8
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +702.5%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1411.7%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 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 B3 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +702.5%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1411.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Water +97.4%
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +1057.5%
Contains more Water +97.4%
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Contains more Other +87.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5055.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8860.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5055.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8860.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 16.04g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 9.26g 0.8g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 187kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 17mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 1mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 19mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 178mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 178mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 402mg 412mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.145mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 41.2µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 97IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 2.2mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.049mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.995mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 8µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.701mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.293mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.457mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.47mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.824mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.467mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 13mg 130mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.012g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.008g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.056g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.046g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
29%
Tuna salad
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.482g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
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?
?
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.