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Whelk vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whelk and Clam?

  • Whelk is higher in Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Clam is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3365% more.
  • Clam contains 10 times less Magnesium than Whelk. Whelk contains 172mg of Magnesium, while Clam contains 18mg.
  • Clam has less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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
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2
Clam
Contains more Calcium +22.8%
Contains more Iron +258%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +199.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Equal in Potassium - 628
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +22.8%
Contains more Iron +258%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +199.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Equal in Potassium - 628

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
1
:
8
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +445.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +445.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
3
:
2
Clam
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Carbs +202.5%
Contains more Fats +143.8%
Contains more Water +98.9%
Equal in Other - 3.73
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Carbs +202.5%
Contains more Fats +143.8%
Contains more Water +98.9%
Equal in Other - 3.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
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2
Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Clam Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 5.13g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 25.55g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 15.52g 5.13g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 148kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 92mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 2.81mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 18mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 694mg 628mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 1202mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 2.73mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.688mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 89.6µg 64µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 6.8mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.11mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.286mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.099mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.112mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.798mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.909mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.576mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.915mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.116mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.49mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.188g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
215%
Whelk
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.