Whelk · Buccinidae
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 51/100
How many beneficial nutrients Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
24% from carbs
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Carbs 24%7.8 g per serving
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Fat 3%0.4 g per serving
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Protein 73%23.8 g per serving
What Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 4.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 20.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 8.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 4.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 6.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.8 g | |
| Histidine | 488.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 828.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,903.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,465.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 603.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 824.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,068.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 309.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,037.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,556.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 2,468.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,563.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 187.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,669.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,495.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,182.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,110.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 759.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 26.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 6.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.1 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 65.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 57.0 mg | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 86.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 141.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 347.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 206.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | |
| Copper | 1.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 44.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 65.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 2.0 g | — |
About Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw
Whelks are large marine sea snails, eaten widely in Europe and East Asia and sold from seaside stalls in Britain as a traditional snack alongside cockles and mussels. The edible part is the firm, chewy foot the animal uses to move, which has a savory, mildly briny flavor somewhere between clam and abalone.
Whelk is remarkably lean and protein-dense, with about 137 calories per 100 grams and close to 24 grams of protein, yet under a gram of fat. It supplies useful amounts of selenium, magnesium and vitamin B12. Its very high protein-to-fat ratio makes it one of the leaner shellfish.
Whelk meat is naturally firm and can turn tough, so it is usually simmered gently until tender before being sliced. It is eaten cold with vinegar or mayonnaise in the British style, simmered in spicy broths in Korea (where it is called golbaengi), or added to salads and stews. Fresh whelks must be cleaned well, as the dark trail should be removed before eating.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw?
There are 137 calories in 100 g of Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw, or about 116 calories in 3 oz (85 g).
How much protein is in Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw?
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw?
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw has 7.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw?
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw a good source of?
Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (378% DV), Copper (114% DV), Selenium (81% DV), Protein (48% DV), Iron (28% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV) and a good source of Manganese, Zinc, Choline and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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