Whelk vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between whelk and sheepshead?
- Whelk has more vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6 than sheepshead.
- Whelk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 660% higher.
- Sheepshead has 42 times less manganese than whelk. Whelk has 0.89mg of manganese, while sheepshead has 0.021mg.
- Sheepshead is lower in sodium.
We used Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +391.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1401.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1588.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +417.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4138.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +688.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
47.68 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
15.52 g
Water:
32 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +730.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 2.3µg | 660% |
| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.122mg | 215% |
| Iron | 10.06mg | 0.67mg | 117% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 51.3µg | 70% |
| Protein | 47.68g | 26.02g | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.021mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 172mg | 35mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.26mg | 0.63mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.35mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 64mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 73mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 350mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 126kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 512mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.52g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.382g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.807mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.93mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.107g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | N/A |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
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 ($)