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Whelk vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whelk and Mahimahi

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Mahimahi has more Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 727% more.
  • Whelk has 47 times more Manganese than Mahimahi. Whelk has 0.89mg of Manganese, while Mahimahi has 0.019mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mahimahi, 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
9
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Contains more Calcium +494.7%
Contains more Iron +593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +452.5%
Contains more Copper +3786.8%
Contains more Manganese +4584.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
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 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +494.7%
Contains more Iron +593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +452.5%
Contains more Copper +3786.8%
Contains more Manganese +4584.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2529%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
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 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2529%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
2
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Contains more Protein +101%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +122.6%
Equal in Other - 4.16
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Protein +101%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +122.6%
Equal in Other - 4.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.7%
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whelk Mahimahi
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 Mahimahi Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 23.72g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 0.9g Mahimahi
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 109kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 19mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.45mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 183mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 533mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 113mg Mahimahi
Zinc 3.26mg 0.59mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.053mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.019mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 62µg Mahimahi
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.023mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.085mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.462mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 6µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.69µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.266mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.04mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.093mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.928mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.178mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.702mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.926mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.222mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.698mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 94mg Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.241g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.113g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.026g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Mahimahi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.155g Mahimahi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.211g Mahimahi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Mahimahi
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
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?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.