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Whelk vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whelk and Abalone

  • Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Abalone is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 727% higher.
  • Whelk contains 13 times more Manganese than Abalone. Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, while Abalone contains 0.07mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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.
Whelk
Whelk
10
:
0
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Calcium +205.4%
Contains more Iron +164.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +803.5%
Contains more Manganese +1171.4%
Contains more Selenium +73%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Abalone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Contains more Calcium +205.4%
Contains more Iron +164.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +243.2%
Contains more Copper +803.5%
Contains more Manganese +1171.4%
Contains more Selenium +73%

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.
Whelk
Whelk
6
:
3
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Vitamin A +3140%
Contains more Vitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2529%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.5%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9
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%
Abalone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3140%
Contains more Vitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2529%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.5%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Fats +747.5%
Contains more Water +87.8%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Abalone
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Fats +747.5%
Contains more Water +87.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4794.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3543.5%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Abalone
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4794.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3543.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Abalone Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 11.05g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 19.63g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 6.78g Abalone
Carbs 15.52g 11.05g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 189kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 37mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 3.8mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 56mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 217mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 284mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 591mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 0.95mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.228mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.07mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 51.8µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 5IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 2µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.13mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.9mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.15mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 14µg Abalone
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.69µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.224mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.838mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.854mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.386mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.433mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.441mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.715mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.86mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.378mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 94mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.646g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.054g Abalone
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.676g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Abalone
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
215%
Whelk
36%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.584g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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 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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.