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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
Whelk
9
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +2725%
Contains more Iron +1083.5%
Contains more Magnesium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +539.2%
Contains more Copper +5321.1%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +2725%
Contains more Iron +1083.5%
Contains more Magnesium +421.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +539.2%
Contains more Copper +5321.1%
Contains more Manganese +5833.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -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
Whelk
8
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.923
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%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.923

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.1%
Contains more Fats +2117.5%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Halibut
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 Protein +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +104.1%
Contains more Fats +2117.5%
Contains more Water +93.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19082.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3710.9%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19082.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Halibut Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 18.42g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 17.74g Halibut
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 239kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 4mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.85mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 33mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 210mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 344mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 3.26mg 0.51mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.038mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.015mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 60IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 18µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 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
Folate 11µg 1µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.96µg Whelk
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
Cholesterol 130mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.062g 3.102g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.753g Halibut

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Whelk Halibut
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
28%
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 contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
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.