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Whelk vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whelk and Perch different?

  • Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Perch is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 664% higher.
  • Whelk contains 11 times more Copper than Perch. While Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, Perch contains only 0.192mg.
  • Perch has less Sodium.

Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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
8
:
2
Perch
Perch
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +767.2%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +972.9%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Phosphorus - 257
Equal in Manganese - 0.9
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +767.2%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +972.9%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Phosphorus - 257
Equal in Manganese - 0.9

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
7
:
2
Perch
Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +724.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9
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%
Perch
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +724.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Perch
Perch
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +463.4%
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +463.4%
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Water +128.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
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2
Perch
Perch
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.1%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Perch Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 24.86g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 1.18g Perch
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 117kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 102mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.16mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 257mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 344mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 3.26mg 1.43mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.192mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 89.6µg 16.1µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 32IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 10µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.7mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.12mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.9mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.14mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 6µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 2.2µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.278mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.09mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.145mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.02mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.283mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.736mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.97mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.281mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.732mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 115mg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.237g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.472g Perch

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Perch
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
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
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?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 ($)

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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.