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Whelk vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whelk and Snapper

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Whelk is higher than in Snapper.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 610% more than Snapper.
  • Snapper has 54 times less Vitamin B2 than Whelk. Whelk has 0.214mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper has 0.004mg.
  • Snapper contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
9
:
1
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Calcium +182.5%
Contains more Iron +4091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +364.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +640.9%
Contains more Copper +4378.3%
Contains more Manganese +5135.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Calcium +182.5%
Contains more Iron +4091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +364.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +640.9%
Contains more Copper +4378.3%
Contains more Manganese +5135.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%

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
:
2
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053
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%
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.053

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +119.8%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.4%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Water +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
:
2
Snapper
Snapper
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.3%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Snapper Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 26.3g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 1.72g Snapper
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 128kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 40mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.24mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 37mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 201mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 522mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 3.26mg 0.44mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.046mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.017mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 115IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 35µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.6mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.053mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.004mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 0.346mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.46mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 6µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 3.5µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.294mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.153mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.212mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.137mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.415mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.778mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 1.027mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.355mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.774mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.365g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.048g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.588g Snapper

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Whelk Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.303g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.