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Whelk vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whelk and Carp?

  • Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 695% more.
  • Carp contains 28 times less Copper than Whelk. Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, while Carp contains 0.073mg.
  • Carp has less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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%
Carp
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +352.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +532.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2721.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1680%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%

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
5
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%
Carp
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 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1134%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
3
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Carp
2
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1076.5%
Contains more FatsFats +796.3%
Contains more WaterWater +117.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Carp
2
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5230.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3889.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Carp Opinion
Calories 275kcal 162kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 22.86g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.6mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 84mg Carp
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 52mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 427mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.59mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.073mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 1.9mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 412mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 162IU 32IU Whelk
Vitamin A 49µg 10µg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.05mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.07mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.219mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.47µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.388g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.256mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.002mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.054mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.858mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.1mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.677mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.893mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.178mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.673mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Carp
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
199%
Whelk
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
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?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.