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Whelk vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whelk and Whiting

  • Whiting contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc than Whelk.
  • Whelk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 648% higher.
  • Whiting contains 52 times less Copper than Whelk. Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, while Whiting contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Whiting is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whiting, 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.
Whelk
8
:
Contains more Calcium +82.3%
Contains more Iron +2295.2%
Contains more Magnesium +537%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Zinc +515.1%
Contains more Copper +5050%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Contains more Selenium +118%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Calcium +82.3%
Contains more Iron +2295.2%
Contains more Magnesium +537%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Zinc +515.1%
Contains more Copper +5050%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Contains more Selenium +118%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
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% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
3
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Contains more Protein +103.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3233.3%
Contains more Fats +111.3%
Contains more Water +133.5%
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +103.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3233.3%
Contains more Fats +111.3%
Contains more Water +133.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +694.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176.1%
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +694.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Whiting Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 23.48g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 1.69g Whiting
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 116kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 62mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.42mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 27mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 285mg Whiting
Potassium 694mg 434mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 132mg Whiting
Zinc 3.26mg 0.53mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.04mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.13mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 41.1µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 128IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 38µg Whelk
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.06mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.67mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.25mg Whelk
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.18mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 15µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 2.6µg Whelk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.263mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.029mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.082mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.908mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.156mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.695mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.917mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.21mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.691mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 84mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.4g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.587g Whiting

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Whelk Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
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 - 0.338g)
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 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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.