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Whelk nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Whelk

Whelk
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 275
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 15.52 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 13.3 (acidic)
TOP 1% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 99% of foods
TOP 6% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 94% of foods
TOP 8% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 92% of foods
TOP 9% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 91% of foods
TOP 11% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods

Whelk calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 275
Calories in 3 oz 234 85 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489% 0%
Calcium: 113 mg of 1,000 mg 11%
Iron: 10.06 mg of 8 mg 126%
Magnesium: 172 mg of 420 mg 41%
Phosphorus: 282 mg of 700 mg 40%
Potassium: 694 mg of 3,400 mg 20%
Sodium: 412 mg of 2,300 mg 18%
Zinc: 3.26 mg of 11 mg 30%
Copper: 2.06 mg of 1 mg 229%
Manganese: 0.89 mg of 2 mg 39%
Selenium: 89.6 µg of 55 µg 163%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Iron
10.06 mg
TOP 6%
Potassium
694 mg
TOP 9%
Magnesium
172 mg
TOP 11%
Copper
2.06 mg
TOP 15%
Phosphorus
282 mg
TOP 18%
Selenium
89.6 µg
TOP 20%
Calcium
113 mg
TOP 20%
Sodium
412 mg
TOP 25%
Zinc
3.26 mg
TOP 28%
Manganese
0.89 mg
TOP 33%

Vitamin coverage chart

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: 162 IU of 5,000 IU 3%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 6.8 mg of 90 mg 8%
Vitamin B1: 0.049 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B2: 0.214 mg of 1 mg 16%
Vitamin B3: 1.995 mg of 16 mg 12%
Vitamin B5: 0.4 mg of 5 mg 8%
Vitamin B6: 0.65 mg of 1 mg 50%
Folate: 11 µg of 400 µg 3%
Vitamin B12: 18.14 µg of 2 µg 756%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B12
18.14 µg
TOP 14%
Vitamin B6
0.65 mg
TOP 18%
Vitamin C
6.8 mg
TOP 27%
Vitamin A
162 IU
TOP 37%
Vitamin B2
0.214 mg
TOP 42%
Vitamin B3
1.995 mg
TOP 59%
Folate
11 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B5
0.4 mg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B1
0.049 mg
TOP 72%

Macronutrients chart

48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 95%
47.68 g of 50 g
95%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.8 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
15.52 g of 300 g
5%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
32 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
4 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 663% 611% 355% 419% 419% 345% 283% 343% 419%
Tryptophan: 618 mg of 280 mg 221%
Threonine: 2136 mg of 1,050 mg 203%
Isoleucine: 1655 mg of 1,400 mg 118%
Leucine: 3807 mg of 2,730 mg 139%
Lysine: 2930 mg of 2,100 mg 140%
Methionine: 1205 mg of 1,050 mg 115%
Phenylalanine: 1648 mg of 1,750 mg 94%
Valine: 2075 mg of 1,820 mg 114%
Histidine: 977 mg of 700 mg 140%

Fat type information

38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g

All nutrients for Whelk per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 275kcal 14% 33% 5.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 47.68g 114% 1% 16.9 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.8g 1% 77% 41.6 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8% 27% 7.8 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 15.52g N/A 37% 3.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 15.52g 5% 40% 1.8 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 130mg 43% 8% 2.9 times less than EggEgg
Iron 10.06mg 126% 6% 3.9 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 113mg 11% 20% 1.1 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 694mg 20% 9% 4.7 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 172mg 41% 11% 1.2 times more than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 2.06mg 229% 15% 14.5 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.26mg 30% 28% 1.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 282mg 40% 18% 1.5 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 412mg 18% 25% 1.2 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 162IU 3% 37% 103.1 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 5% 35%
Selenium 89.6µg 163% 20%
Manganese 0.89mg 39% 33%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4% 72% 5.4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 16% 42% 1.6 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2mg 12% 59% 4.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8% 65% 2.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 50% 18% 5.5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 756% 14% 25.9 times more than PorkPork
Folate 11µg 3% 59% 5.5 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0% 84% 95.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g N/A 84% 175 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g N/A 90% 1025.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.62mg 0% 42% 2 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 2.14mg 0% 42% 3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 1.66mg 0% 42% 1.8 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 3.81mg 0% 42% 1.6 times more than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.93mg 0% 43% 6.5 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 1.21mg 0% 41% 12.6 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.65mg 0% 42% 2.5 times more than EggEgg
Valine 2.08mg 0% 42% Equal to Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.98mg 0% 47% 1.3 times more than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A 40% 86.3 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A 39% 121.7 times less than SalmonSalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
43%
Cholesterol 130mg
18%
Sodium 412mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 48g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 113mg 11%

Iron 10mg 125%

Potassium 694mg 20%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
limit break
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Whelk nutrition infographic

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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/nutrients

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