Whelk vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Whelk and Shrimp different?
- Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Shrimp.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 687% higher.
- Whelk contains 31 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Whelk contains 10.06mg of Iron, Shrimp contains only 0.32mg.
- Whelk has less Cholesterol.
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +364.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3043.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +698.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1716.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +791.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +992.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +921.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +544.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1182.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 47.68g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 1.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 1.52g |
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| Carbs | 15.52g | 1.52g |
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| Cholesterol | 130mg | 211mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 172mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 113mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 694mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 10.06mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 3.26mg | 1.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 306mg |
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| Sodium | 412mg | 947mg |
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| Vitamin A | 162IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 49µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Choline | 135.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.521g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.59g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 2.136mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 3.807mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 2.93mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.501mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
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.