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Whelk vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between whelk and shark

  • Whelk is richer than shark in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whelk is 705% higher.
  • Whelk contains 49 times more copper than shark. Whelk contains 2.06mg of copper, while shark contains 0.042mg.
  • Shark contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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
9
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%
Shark
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.7%
Contains more IronIron +806.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4804.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +579.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1680%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%

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% 16% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Shark
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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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1399.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~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
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.9%
Contains more OtherOther +270.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1627.5%
Contains more WaterWater +87.8%

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
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10498.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7945.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.21µg 705%
Copper 2.06mg 0.042mg 224%
Iron 10.06mg 1.11mg 112%
Selenium 89.6µg 34µg 101%
Protein 47.68g 18.62g 58%
Manganese 0.89mg 0.05mg 37%
Magnesium 172mg 43mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.3mg 27%
Zinc 3.26mg 0.48mg 25%
Cholesterol 130mg 59mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 3.701g 24%
Fats 0.8g 13.82g 20%
Potassium 694mg 155mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 5.935g 15%
Saturated fat 0.062g 3.205g 14%
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg 13%
Sodium 412mg 122mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.097mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 113mg 50mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 2.783mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.62mg 4%
Carbs 15.52g 6.39g 3%
Calories 275kcal 228kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.072mg 2%
Folate 11µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin A 49µg 54µg 1%
Net carbs 15.52g 6.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 2.136mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 3.807mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.93mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 1.205mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 2.075mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.977mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.143g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.