Whelk vs. Octopus raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between whelk and octopus raw
- Whelk is richer in copper, selenium, iron, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus, yet octopus raw is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for whelk is 181% higher.
- Whelk contains 36 times more manganese than octopus raw. Whelk contains 0.89mg of manganese, while octopus raw contains 0.025mg.
- Octopus raw contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, raw.
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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 | +473.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +373.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3460% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
47.68 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
15.52 g
Water:
32 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
14.91 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
2.2 g
Water:
80.25 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +605.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +189.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +419.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.435mg | 181% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 44.8µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 20µg | 78% |
| Protein | 47.68g | 14.91g | 66% |
| Iron | 10.06mg | 5.3mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.025mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 172mg | 30mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 48mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.36mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 186mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.26mg | 1.68mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 694mg | 350mg | 10% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 82kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 230mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 113mg | 53mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 15.52g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.227g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 45µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.162g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.136mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.807mg | 1.049mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.93mg | 1.114mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.075mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.076g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
213%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
82%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus raw contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.