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Yellowtail vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yellowtail and Whelk

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, however, Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Whelk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 704% more than Yellowtail.
  • Yellowtail has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Whelk. While Yellowtail has 8.718mg of Vitamin B3, Whelk has only 1.995mg.
  • Yellowtail has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist 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 less Sodium -87.9%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
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%

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.
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Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.3%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Whelk
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 Yellowtail Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 29.67g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 6.72g 0.8g Yellowtail
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 187kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 29mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.63mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 38mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 201mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 538mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 50mg 412mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.058mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.019mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 104IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 2.9mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.049mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.995mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.4mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 4µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.301mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 2.411mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.725mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.878mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.528mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.873mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 71mg 130mg 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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Yellowtail Whelk
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
40%
Yellowtail
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
215%
Whelk

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/nutrients
  2. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.