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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
7
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%
Clam
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +855.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +258%
Contains more CopperCopper +199.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.4%
~equal in Potassium ~628mg

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
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%
Clam
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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 74% 34% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +445.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
~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
Whelk
3
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Clam
2
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 ProteinProtein +86.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.5%
Contains more FatsFats +143.8%
Contains more WaterWater +98.9%
~equal in Other ~3.73g

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
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +207.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 275kcal 148kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 25.55g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 1.95g Clam
Vitamin C 6.8mg 22.1mg Clam
Net carbs 15.52g 5.13g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 5.13g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 67mg Clam
Magnesium 172mg 18mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 92mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 628mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 2.81mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.688mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 2.73mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 338mg Clam
Sodium 412mg 1202mg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A 49µg 171µg Clam
Manganese 0.89mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 89.6µg 64µg Whelk
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
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 98.89µg Clam
Folate 11µg 29µg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.188g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.552g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Clam
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
981%
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.