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Nutritional Profile of Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified)
We got 66 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for three nutrients.
These are
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Serine (Amino Acids)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Aspartic Acid (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Arginine (Amino Acids)
- Proline (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Serine (Amino Acids)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
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Nutrient Profile: Raw Whelk (Mollusks, Unspecified)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 46 | 1759 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 457 | 2813 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 424 | 2492 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 431 | 2776 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 409 | 1713 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 260 | 1148 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 417 | 2256 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 366 | 1682 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 139 | 202 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 428 | 2806 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 327 | 978 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 250 | 466 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 332 | 416 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 289 | 333 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 159 | 285 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 349 | 2390 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.6 g | 442.3 mg | 20 | 95 |
| Arginine | 2.5 g | 700.2 mg | 3 | 68 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2.6 g | 725.7 mg | 29 | 133 |
| Cystine | 187 mg | 53 mg | 98 | 309 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.7 g | 1 g | 31 | 275 |
| Glycine | 1.5 g | 425.2 mg | 11 | 109 |
| Histidine | 488 mg | 138.3 mg | 144 | 545 |
| Isoleucine | 828 mg | 234.7 mg | 101 | 281 |
| Leucine | 1.9 g | 538.6 mg | 37 | 155 |
| Lysine | 1.5 g | 413.9 mg | 96 | 209 |
| Methionine | 603 mg | 170.9 mg | 93 | 367 |
| Phenylalanine | 824 mg | 233.6 mg | 84 | 273 |
| Proline | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 8 | 150 |
| Serine | 1.1 g | 314.7 mg | 15 | 101 |
| Threonine | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 25 | 92 |
| Tryptophan | 309 mg | 87.6 mg | 18 | 156 |
| Tyrosine | 759 mg | 215.2 mg | 78 | 314 |
| Valine | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 43 | 132 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 6.7 g | 57 | 271 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 56 | 449 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 43 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 47 | 388 |
| Niacin | 1.1 mg | 297.7 µg | 352 | 1548 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 208 µg | 59 µg | 119 | 977 |
| Riboflavin | 107 µg | 30.3 µg | 161 | 704 |
| Thiamin | 26 µg | 7.4 µg | 195 | 858 |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.1 µg | 2.6 µg | 50 | 135 |
| Vitamin B6 | 342 µg | 97 µg | 129 | 639 |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 31 | 583 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 214 | 631 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 26 µg | 7.4 µg | 110 | 455 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 87 IU | 24.7 IU | 87 | 951 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 26 µg | 7.4 µg | 111 | 686 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 72 | 490 |
| Copper, Cu | 1 mg | 292 µg | 40 | 154 |
| Iron, Fe | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 31 | 429 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 86 mg | 24.4 mg | 15 | 236 |
| Manganese, Mn | 447 µg | 126.7 µg | 24 | 598 |
| Phosphorus, P | 141 mg | 40 mg | 219 | 523 |
| Potassium, K | 347 mg | 98.4 mg | 154 | 551 |
| Selenium, Se | 44.8 µg | 12.7 µg | 98 | 243 |
| Sodium, Na | 206 mg | 58.4 mg | 222 | 943 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg | 462.1 µg | 78 | 750 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 106 | 316 |
| Choline | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 164 | 511 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 66 g | 18.7 g | 151 | 1150 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2 g | 567 mg | 39 | 460 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 137 kcal | 38.8 kcal | 129 | 551 |
| KJ (Energy) | 573 kj | 162.4 kj | 75 | 617 |
Foods Available Online
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(Mollusks, Unspecified, Moist Heat) | 63 |
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