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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 for 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% 16% 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% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +172.2%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.96µg 716%
Copper 2.06mg 0.038mg 225%
Iron 10.06mg 0.85mg 115%
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg 78%
Protein 47.68g 18.42g 59%
Manganese 0.89mg 0.015mg 38%
Magnesium 172mg 33mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 10.742g 27%
Fats 0.8g 17.74g 26%
Zinc 3.26mg 0.51mg 25%
Cholesterol 130mg 59mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.062g 3.102g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.485mg 13%
Sodium 412mg 103mg 13%
Calcium 113mg 4mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.753g 11%
Phosphorus 282mg 210mg 10%
Potassium 694mg 344mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.103mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 15.52g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 49µg 18µg 3%
Folate 11µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.288mg 2%
Calories 275kcal 239kcal 2%
Net carbs 15.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.923mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 2.136mg 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 3.807mg 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 2.93mg 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 1.205mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.719mg 0%
Valine 2.075mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.977mg 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.