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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 from 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.
Whelk
Whelk
8
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +1834.6%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +492.7%
Contains more Copper +2610.5%
Contains more Manganese +6746.2%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 305
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +927.3%
Contains more Iron +1834.6%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +492.7%
Contains more Copper +2610.5%
Contains more Manganese +6746.2%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 305

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
3
:
9
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +545.2%
Contains more Fats +596.3%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +545.2%
Contains more Fats +596.3%
Contains more Water +110.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3228.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2784.8%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3228.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Whelk Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 26.48g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 156kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 11mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.52mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 36mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 694mg 436mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 3.26mg 0.55mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.076mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.013mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 35.5µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 11µg 7µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 4.47µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.335mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.247mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.274mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.185mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.574mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.858mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 1.086mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.461mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.711mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Whelk
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.969g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Whelk Sockeye 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.907g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.