Whelk vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between whelk and sockeye salmon
- Whelk is richer in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whelk is 570% higher.
- Whelk contains 68 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. Whelk contains 0.89mg of manganese, while sockeye salmon contains 0.013mg.
- Sockeye salmon contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +927.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1834.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2610.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +492.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6746.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +152.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +305.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +407.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.2% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +545.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +596.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.4% |
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3228.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2784.8% |
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 | 4.47µg | 570% |
| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.076mg | 220% |
| Iron | 10.06mg | 0.52mg | 119% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 35.5µg | 98% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 10.123mg | 51% |
| Protein | 47.68g | 26.48g | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.013mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 172mg | 36mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.26mg | 0.55mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 61mg | 23% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 1.274mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.827mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 1.327g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.157mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 694mg | 436mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 0.8g | 5.57g | 7% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 156kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 1.864g | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.52g | 0g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.969g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 305mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.246mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.807mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.93mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins