Whelk vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Whelk and Tuna different?
- Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 658% higher.
- Whelk contains 68 times more Manganese than Tuna. While Whelk contains 0.89mg of Manganese, Tuna contains only 0.013mg.
- Tuna has less Cholesterol.
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +309.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +993.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4690.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +624.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6746.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +671.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1006.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +212.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +146.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 47.68g | 29.15g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 0.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.52g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 15.52g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 130mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin D | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 172mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 113mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 694mg | 527mg |
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| Iron | 10.06mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 2.06mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 3.26mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 412mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 162IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A | 49µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.89mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 108.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.214mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.995mg | 22.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.65mg | 1.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.14µg | 2.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.062g | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.618mg | 0.313mg |
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| Threonine | 2.136mg | 1.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.655mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 3.807mg | 2.27mg |
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| Lysine | 2.93mg | 2.565mg |
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| Methionine | 1.205mg | 0.827mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.648mg | 1.091mg |
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| Valine | 2.075mg | 1.438mg |
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| Histidine | 0.977mg | 0.822mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.012g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
88%
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 - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.