Whelk vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between whelk and squid?
- Whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, squid is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Whelk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 531% more.
- Squid contains 4 times less Manganese than whelk. Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, while squid contains 0.209mg.
- Whelk has less cholesterol.
We used Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +707.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +846.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +189.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +482.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 47.68g | 32.48g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 1.64g |
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| Carbs | 15.52g | 1.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 130mg | 224mg |
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| Magnesium | 172mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 113mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 694mg | 637mg |
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| Iron | 10.06mg | 10.84mg |
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| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.998mg |
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| Zinc | 3.26mg | 3.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 580mg |
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| Sodium | 412mg | 744mg |
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| Vitamin A | 162IU | 675IU |
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| Vitamin A | 49µg | 203µg |
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| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 2.189mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 5.4µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 24µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.236g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.162g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.268g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 3.807mg | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 2.93mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.624mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.