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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 from 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% 9.7% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Shark
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% 11% 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 +11.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 275kcal 228kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 18.62g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 6.39g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 6.39g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 172mg 43mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 50mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 155mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.11mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.042mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 0.48mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 194mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 162IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 49µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.89mg 0.05mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 34µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.097mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.3mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.21µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.062g 3.205g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.212mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.843mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.867mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.515mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.634mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.541mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.75mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.965mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.538mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.