Whelk vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +249% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 98.89µg | 3365% |
| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.688mg | 152% |
| Iron | 10.06mg | 2.81mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 64µg | 47% |
| Protein | 47.68g | 25.55g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.11mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 172mg | 18mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 1202mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 67mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 22.1mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.426mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 171µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 3.354mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 338mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.68mg | 6% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 148kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.26mg | 2.73mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.52g | 5.13g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.552g | 3% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 628mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.188g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.807mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.93mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)