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Whelk vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whelk and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 393% higher.
  • Whelk contains 59 times more Manganese than Atlantic Mackerel. Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.015mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +841.7%
Contains more Iron +517.2%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains more Zinc +417.5%
Contains more Copper +2721.9%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +841.7%
Contains more Iron +517.2%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains more Zinc +417.5%
Contains more Copper +2721.9%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%

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
4
:
8
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
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%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +1636.3%
Contains more Water +98.6%
Equal in Other - 3.96
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +1636.3%
Contains more Water +98.6%
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
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:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9642.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7182.6%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9642.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7182.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 18.6g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 205kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 12mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.63mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 76mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 217mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 314mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 3.26mg 0.63mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.073mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.015mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 44.1µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.399mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 1µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 8.71µg Whelk
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.208mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.815mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.857mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.512mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.708mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.551mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.726mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.958mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.548mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.062g 3.257g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Whelk Atlantic Mackerel
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

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 - 3.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.