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Whelk vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whelk and Yellowtail

  • Whelk has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Whelk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 704% more than Yellowtail.
  • Whelk has 47 times more Manganese than Yellowtail. While Whelk has 0.89mg of Manganese, Yellowtail has only 0.019mg.
  • Yellowtail has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat and Fish, yellowtail, 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 +289.7%
Contains more Iron +1496.8%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +386.6%
Contains more Copper +3451.7%
Contains more Manganese +4584.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
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% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +289.7%
Contains more Iron +1496.8%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +386.6%
Contains more Copper +3451.7%
Contains more Manganese +4584.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%

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 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.3%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +110.4%
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +110.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whelk Yellowtail
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 Yellowtail Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 29.67g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 6.72g Yellowtail
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 187kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 29mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 0.63mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 201mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 538mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 3.26mg 0.67mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.058mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.019mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 104IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 31µg Whelk
Vitamin C 6.8mg 2.9mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.051mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.185mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 4µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 1.25µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.332mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 1.301mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 1.367mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 2.411mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 2.725mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.878mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 1.158mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.528mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.873mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 71mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.062g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g Whelk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Whelk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Whelk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Whelk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.