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 of 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.
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Calcium
+242.4%
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Iron
+49.7%
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Magnesium
+364.9%
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Potassium
+159%
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Zinc
+22.1%
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Copper
+1282.6%
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Sodium
-10.4%
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Manganese
+664%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
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Calcium
+242.4%
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Iron
+49.7%
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Magnesium
+364.9%
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Potassium
+159%
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Zinc
+22.1%
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Copper
+1282.6%
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-10.4%
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Manganese
+664%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
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.
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Vitamin B6
+550%
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Vitamin A
+87.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+512.2%
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Vitamin B2
+96.3%
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Vitamin B3
+50.4%
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Vitamin B5
+137.5%
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Folate
+590.9%
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Vitamin B12
+32.3%
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Vitamin B6
+550%
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Vitamin A
+87.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+512.2%
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Vitamin B2
+96.3%
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Vitamin B3
+50.4%
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Vitamin B5
+137.5%
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Folate
+590.9%
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Vitamin B12
+32.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+100.3%
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Carbs
+110%
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Other
+25.8%
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Fats
+460%
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Water
+91.1%
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Protein
+100.3%
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+110%
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+25.8%
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Fats
+460%
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Water
+91.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-92.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1710.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2534.8%
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Saturated Fat
-92.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1710.7%
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Polyunsaturated 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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 47.68g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 15.52g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 113mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 10.06mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 172mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 694mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 412mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 3.26mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.89mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 49µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 13.6mg |
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| 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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| Folate | 11µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 24µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 130mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 1.212g |
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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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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 contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
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)