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Whelk vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whelk and Whitefish

  • Whitefish contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Whelk.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 716% higher.
  • Whitefish contains 22 times less Copper than Whelk. Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, while Whitefish contains 0.092mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Whitefish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
Contains more Calcium +242.4%
Contains more Iron +2040.4%
Contains more Magnesium +309.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains more Zinc +156.7%
Contains more Copper +2139.1%
Contains more Manganese +934.9%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +242.4%
Contains more Iron +2040.4%
Contains more Magnesium +309.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains more Zinc +156.7%
Contains more Copper +2139.1%
Contains more Manganese +934.9%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1789.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Contains more Fats +838.8%
Contains more Water +103.4%
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Contains more Fats +838.8%
Contains more Water +103.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4469.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5889.1%
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4469.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5889.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 24.47g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 7.51g Whitefish
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 172kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 33mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.47mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 42mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 694mg 406mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 3.26mg 1.27mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.092mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.086mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 131IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 39µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.154mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.346mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 0.96µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.274mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.073mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.128mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.989mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.248mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.724mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.955mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.261mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.721mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.062g 1.162g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 2.755g Whitefish

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Whelk Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.1g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.