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Whelk vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whelk and Cuttlefish

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 631% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 8 times less Manganese than Whelk. Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, while Cuttlefish contains 0.11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +473.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +709.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.2%
~equal in Sodium ~372mg

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%
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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
~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
4
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1792.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.1%
Contains more WaterWater +151.8%

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
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whelk Cuttlefish
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 Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 275kcal 79kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 16.24g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 0.7g Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 5.3mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 0.82g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0.82g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 172mg 30mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 90mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 354mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 6.02mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.587mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 1.73mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 412mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 162IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 49µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.89mg 0.11mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 44.8µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.009mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.216mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.15mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 3µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.118g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.182mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.699mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.707mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.143mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.213mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.366mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.582mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.709mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.312mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Cuttlefish
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
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
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?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.