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Whelk vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whelk and Smoked salmon

  • Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 620% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Whelk contains 52 times more Manganese than Smoked salmon. While Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, Smoked salmon contains only 0.017mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Smoked salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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
Whelk
10
:
0
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +1083.5%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +296.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Zinc +951.6%
Contains more Copper +795.7%
Contains more Manganese +5135.3%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +1083.5%
Contains more Magnesium +855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +296.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Zinc +951.6%
Contains more Copper +795.7%
Contains more Manganese +5135.3%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%

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
Whelk
7
:
5
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Whelk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Protein +160.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +440%
Contains more Water +125%
Contains more Other +35%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Protein +160.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +440%
Contains more Water +125%
Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
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2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2063%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3512.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2063%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 18.28g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 117kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 11mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.85mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 18mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 164mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 175mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 672mg Whelk
Zinc 3.26mg 0.31mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.23mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.017mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 32.4µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 87IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 26µg Whelk
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.023mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.101mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.278mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 2µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 3.26µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.205mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.801mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.842mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.486mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.679mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.541mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.714mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.942mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.538mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.929g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Smoked salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
215%
Whelk
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.