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Whelk vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whelk and Scup

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Scup has more Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 688% higher.
  • Scup contains 32 times less Copper than Whelk. Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, while Scup contains 0.065mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Scup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, scup, 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
Scup
Scup
Contains more Calcium +121.6%
Contains more Iron +1379.4%
Contains more Magnesium +493.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +425.8%
Contains more Copper +3069.2%
Contains more Manganese +1877.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Scup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +121.6%
Contains more Iron +1379.4%
Contains more Magnesium +493.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +425.8%
Contains more Copper +3069.2%
Contains more Manganese +1877.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%

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
5
:
4
Scup
Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1019.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
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%
Scup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1019.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Scup
Scup
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +337.5%
Contains more Water +113.8%
Equal in Other - 3.87
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Scup
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +337.5%
Contains more Water +113.8%
Equal in Other - 3.87

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Scup Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 24.21g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 3.5g Scup
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 135kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 51mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.68mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 29mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 237mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 368mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 3.26mg 0.62mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.065mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.045mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 104IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 31µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.122mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.865mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.346mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 17µg Scup
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.62µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.271mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.061mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.115mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.967mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.223mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.716mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.945mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.247mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.713mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 67mg Scup
Saturated Fat 0.062g Scup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk

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Whelk Scup
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
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.