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Whelk vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whelk and Halibut

  • Whelk is richer than Halibut in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 716% higher.
  • Whelk contains 59 times more Manganese than Halibut. Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, while Halibut contains 0.015mg.
  • Halibut contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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
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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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +421.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +1083.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +5321.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +539.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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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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 0% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.923mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
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48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +104.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2117.5%
Contains more WaterWater +93.4%

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19082.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3710.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Halibut Opinion
Calories 275kcal 239kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 18.42g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 17.74g Halibut
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 59mg Halibut
Magnesium 172mg 33mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 4mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 344mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.85mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.038mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 0.51mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 210mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 103mg Halibut
Vitamin A 162IU 60IU Whelk
Vitamin A 49µg 18µg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.015mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.103mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.923mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.288mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.485mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.96µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 1µg Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.062g 3.102g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.753g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.206mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.808mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.849mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.497mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.692mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.545mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.719mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.949mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.542mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Halibut
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
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.04g)
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 - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.