Whelk vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between whelk and mussels
- Whelk has more copper, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium; however, mussels is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Mussels covers your daily need for manganese 257% more than whelk.
- Whelk has 14 times more Copper than mussels. While whelk has 2.06mg of Copper, mussels has only 0.149mg.
- Mussels has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1282.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +664% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +512.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +590.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1710.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2534.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 47.68g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 15.52g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 130mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 172mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 113mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 694mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 10.06mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 3.26mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 412mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 162IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 49µg | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 0.89mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 24µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 3.807mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.93mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)