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Whelk vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whelk and Smelt different?

  • Whelk is higher than Smelt in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Whelk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 590% more than Smelt.
  • Whelk contains 12 times more Copper than Smelt. Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, while Smelt contains 0.178mg.
  • Smelt is lower in Sodium.

Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.
Whelk
7
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%
Smelt
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +352.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.6%
Contains more IronIron +774.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1057.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~295mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.9mg

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
8
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%
Smelt
1
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% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +356.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85%
~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
Smelt
2
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +164.9%
Contains more FatsFats +287.5%
Contains more WaterWater +127.5%

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
Smelt
2
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2367.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Smelt Opinion
Calories 275kcal 124kcal Whelk
Protein 47.68g 22.6g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 3.1g Smelt
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 90mg Smelt
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Calcium 113mg 77mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 372mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.15mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.178mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 2.12mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 295mg Smelt
Sodium 412mg 77mg Smelt
Vitamin A 162IU 58IU Whelk
Vitamin A 49µg 17µg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.01mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.146mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.766mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.17mg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 3.97µg Whelk
Folate 11µg 5µg Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.579g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.135g Smelt
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.253mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.991mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.041mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.837mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.076mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.669mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.882mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.164mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.665mg Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Smelt
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
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
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 ($)

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.