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Whelk vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whelk and Roe

  • Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 275% more than Roe.
  • Whelk contains 68 times more Manganese than Roe. While Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, Roe contains only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Whelk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 123% 34% 61% 377% 687% 89% 121% 54% 116% 489%
Roe
Roe
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +561.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more IronIron +1206.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1509.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%

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.
Whelk
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 9.7% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Roe
Roe
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +736.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.192mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
3
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Roe
Roe
2
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +708.3%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +928.8%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
1
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3701.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Roe Opinion
Calories 275kcal 204kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 28.62g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 6.8mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 15.52g 1.92g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 1.92g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 479mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 26mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 28mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 283mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.77mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.128mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 1.28mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 412mg 117mg Roe
Vitamin A 162IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 49µg 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.89mg 0.013mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 51.7µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.185mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 11.54µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.866g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.375mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.305mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.465mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.509mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.179mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.71mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 1.401mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.676mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.778mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Roe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
199%
Whelk
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.