Whelk vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are whelk and skipjack tuna different?
- Whelk is richer in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Whelk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 665% more than skipjack tuna.
- Whelk contains 47 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. Whelk contains 0.89mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in cholesterol.
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were 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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33% |
| Contains more IronIron | +528.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1772.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4584.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
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 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +728.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +840.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.5% |
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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +333.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +776.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 2.19µg | 665% |
| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.11mg | 217% |
| Iron | 10.06mg | 1.6mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 18.756mg | 105% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Protein | 47.68g | 28.21g | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.019mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 172mg | 44mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.981mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 60mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.26mg | 1.05mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 132kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 522mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.52g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.42g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.403g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 285mg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.807mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.93mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
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
199%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.