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Whelk vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whelk and Milkfish

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 620% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish has 47 times less Copper than Whelk. Whelk has 2.06mg of Copper, while Milkfish has 0.044mg.
  • Milkfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, milkfish, 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 +73.8%
Contains more Iron +2353.7%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Zinc +210.5%
Contains more Copper +4581.8%
Contains more Manganese +3323.1%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +73.8%
Contains more Iron +2353.7%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Zinc +210.5%
Contains more Copper +4581.8%
Contains more Manganese +3323.1%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +454.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
3
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Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Fats +978.8%
Contains more Water +95.7%
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.3%
Contains more Fats +978.8%
Contains more Water +95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Milkfish Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 26.32g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 8.63g Milkfish
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 190kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 65mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.41mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 208mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 374mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 92mg Milkfish
Zinc 3.26mg 1.05mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.044mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.026mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 109IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 33µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.016mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.069mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.488mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 3.27µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.295mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.154mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.213mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.139mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.417mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.779mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 1.028mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.356mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.775mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.062g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.