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Whelk vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whelk and Steelhead trout different?

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium than Steelhead trout.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 515% higher.
  • Whelk contains 81 times more Manganese than Steelhead trout. While Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, Steelhead trout contains only 0.011mg.
  • Steelhead trout has less Sodium.

Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) are the varieties used 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 Calcium +276.7%
Contains more Iron +1471.9%
Contains more Magnesium +588%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains more Zinc +471.9%
Contains more Copper +3451.7%
Contains more Manganese +7990.9%
Contains more Selenium +244.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +276.7%
Contains more Iron +1471.9%
Contains more Magnesium +588%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains more Zinc +471.9%
Contains more Copper +3451.7%
Contains more Manganese +7990.9%
Contains more Selenium +244.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +9900%
Contains more Fats +932.5%
Contains more Water +120.6%
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +9900%
Contains more Fats +932.5%
Contains more Water +120.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3869.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2563%
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3869.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2563%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whelk Steelhead trout
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Steelhead trout Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 21.11g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 159kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 30mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.64mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 25mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 249mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 365mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 3.26mg 0.57mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.058mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.011mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 26µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 65IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 20µg Whelk
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 5.79µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.53g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Steelhead trout
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
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
38%
Steelhead trout

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 - 1.468g)
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?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.