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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.
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +473.3%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Manganese +709.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Equal in Sodium - 372
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 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +473.3%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Manganese +709.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Equal in Sodium - 372

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
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 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Folate +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.6%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +1792.7%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Contains more Water +151.8%
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 Protein +193.6%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +1792.7%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Contains more Water +151.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.3%
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0.82g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 16.24g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 0.7g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0.82g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 79kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 90mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 6.02mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 30mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 694mg 354mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 3.26mg 1.73mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.587mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.11mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 44.8µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 6.8mg 5.3mg 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
Folate 11µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 3µg Whelk
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
Cholesterol 130mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.118g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.134g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Whelk Cuttlefish
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
61%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.