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Whelk vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whelk and Orange roughy

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Whelk is higher than in Orange roughy.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 736% more than Orange roughy.
  • Orange roughy has 27 times less Copper than Whelk. Whelk has 2.06mg of Copper, while Orange roughy has 0.075mg.
  • Orange roughy contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roughy, orange, 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
Whelk
9
:
1
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +790.3%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Potassium +283.4%
Contains more Zinc +918.8%
Contains more Copper +2646.7%
Contains more Manganese +2305.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Equal in Selenium - 88.3
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Orange roughy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +790.3%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Potassium +283.4%
Contains more Zinc +918.8%
Contains more Copper +2646.7%
Contains more Manganese +2305.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Equal in Selenium - 88.3

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
Whelk
9
:
2
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
Contains more Vitamin A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +870.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3759.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.82
Whelk
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%
Orange roughy
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +870.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3759.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.82

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
2
:
3
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
Contains more Protein +110.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +109.3%
Contains more Other +137.3%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Orange roughy
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more Protein +110.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +109.3%
Contains more Other +137.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
0
:
3
Orange roughy
Orange roughy
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Orange roughy
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Orange roughy Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 22.64g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 0.9g Orange roughy
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 105kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 11mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.13mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 18mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 102mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 181mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 69mg Orange roughy
Zinc 3.26mg 0.32mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.075mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.037mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 88.3µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 80IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 24µg Whelk
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.045mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.063mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.82mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.056mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.067mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 5µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.47µg Whelk
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.23mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.03mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.058mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.797mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.092mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.728mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.869mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.083mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.474mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 80mg Orange roughy
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.034g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.025g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.006g Whelk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.439g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.184g Orange roughy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Orange roughy
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
16%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.