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Whelk vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whelk and Mullet fish

  • Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 745% higher.
  • Whelk contains 40 times more Manganese than Mullet fish. Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, while Mullet fish contains 0.022mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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
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% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +421.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more IronIron +613.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1361%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3945.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%

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
5
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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7156%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
3
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-2205.3%
Contains more FatsFats +507.5%
Contains more WaterWater +120.4%

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
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1893.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 275kcal 150kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 24.81g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 4.86g Mullet fish
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.2mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 63mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 172mg 33mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 31mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 458mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.41mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.141mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 0.88mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 244mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 71mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 162IU 141IU Whelk
Vitamin A 49µg 42µg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.022mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.1mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.49mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.25µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 10µg Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.431g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.917g Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.278mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.088mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.143mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.016mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.278mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.734mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.968mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.278mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.73mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Mullet fish
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
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.