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Whelk vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whelk and Shad

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 750% more than Shad.
  • Whelk has 25 times more Copper than Shad. While Whelk has 2.06mg of Copper, Shad has only 0.082mg.
  • Shad has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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%
Shad
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +352.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains more IronIron +711.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2412.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +593.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1548.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%

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.
Whelk
4
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%
Shad
5
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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Shad
2
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2106.3%
Contains more WaterWater +85.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whelk Shad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shad Opinion
Calories 275kcal 252kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 21.71g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 17.65g Shad
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 96mg Shad
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 60mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 492mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.24mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.082mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 0.47mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 412mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 162IU 120IU Whelk
Vitamin A 49µg 36µg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.054mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.462mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.14µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.062g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.243mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.952mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.764mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.993mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.642mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.847mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.118mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.639mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
60%
Shad

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.