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Whelk vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whelk and Cod

  • Whelk is richer than Cod in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 712% higher.
  • Whelk contains 57 times more Copper than Cod. Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, while Cod contains 0.036mg.
  • Cod contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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
Cod
Cod
Contains more Calcium +707.1%
Contains more Iron +1953.1%
Contains more Magnesium +309.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains more Zinc +462.1%
Contains more Copper +5622.2%
Contains more Manganese +4350%
Contains more Selenium +138.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Calcium +707.1%
Contains more Iron +1953.1%
Contains more Magnesium +309.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains more Zinc +462.1%
Contains more Copper +5622.2%
Contains more Manganese +4350%
Contains more Selenium +138.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%

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
7
:
5
Cod
Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1627.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
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%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1627.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Cod
Cod
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +925.6%
Contains more Water +137.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.86
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Cod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +925.6%
Contains more Water +137.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
:
2
Cod
Cod
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +534.8%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Cod
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +534.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Cod Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 22.83g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 0.86g Cod
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 105kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 14mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.49mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 42mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 138mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 244mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 78mg Cod
Zinc 3.26mg 0.58mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.036mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.02mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 37.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 47IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 14µg Whelk
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.079mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.18mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.283mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 8µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.05µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.256mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.001mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.052mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.856mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.097mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.676mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.891mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.176mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.672mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 55mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.168g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.004g Whelk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.124g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.292g Cod

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Whelk Cod
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
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
38%
Cod

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 - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.