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Whelk vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whelk and Tuna salad?

  • Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 706% higher.
  • Tuna salad has 22 times less Manganese than Whelk. Whelk has 0.89mg of Manganese, while Tuna salad has 0.04mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +564.7%
Contains more Iron +906%
Contains more Magnesium +805.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +289.9%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +1320.7%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Equal in Sodium - 402
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +564.7%
Contains more Iron +906%
Contains more Magnesium +805.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +289.9%
Contains more Zinc +482.1%
Contains more Copper +1320.7%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Equal in Sodium - 402

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
8
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +702.5%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1411.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.8%
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%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin C +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +702.5%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1411.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Water +97.4%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Carbs +64.9%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Water +97.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
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2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5055.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8860.9%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5055.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8860.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whelk Tuna salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 9.41g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 16.04g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 15.52g 9.41g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 187kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 17mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 19mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 178mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 178mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 3.26mg 0.56mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.145mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.04mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 41.2µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 97IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 24µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 2.2mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.031mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.07mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.26mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.081mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 8µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.2µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.18mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.701mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.739mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.293mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.457mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.47mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.626mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 0.824mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.467mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.544g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whelk Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
215%
Whelk
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.482g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.