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Turbot vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turbot and Whelk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus in Whelk is higher than in Turbot.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 650% more than Turbot.
  • Turbot contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, turbot, european, 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.
Turbot
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
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 -53.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.5%
Contains more IronIron +2087%
Contains more CopperCopper +4283%
Contains more ZincZinc +1064.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3945.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%

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.
Turbot
3
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 5.7% 2.4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
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% 9.7% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +614.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turbot
3
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Whelk
2
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 +372.5%
Contains more WaterWater +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +29.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turbot Whelk Opinion
Calories 122kcal 275kcal Whelk
Protein 20.58g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 3.78g 0.8g Turbot
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6.8mg Whelk
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Cholesterol 62mg 130mg Turbot
Magnesium 65mg 172mg Whelk
Calcium 23mg 113mg Whelk
Potassium 305mg 694mg Whelk
Iron 0.46mg 10.06mg Whelk
Copper 0.047mg 2.06mg Whelk
Zinc 0.28mg 3.26mg Whelk
Phosphorus 165mg 282mg Whelk
Sodium 192mg 412mg Turbot
Vitamin A 40IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A 12µg 49µg Whelk
Manganese 0.022mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.049mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 2.679mg 1.995mg Turbot
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.4mg Turbot
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.65mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 2.54µg 18.14µg Whelk
Folate 9µg 11µg Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.062g Turbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.902mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.948mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.672mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.89mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.609mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.803mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.06mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.606mg 0.977mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turbot 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
40%
Turbot
199%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turbot
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.