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Whelk, Raw

Whelk, Raw

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Raw whelk is a type of sea snail, characterized by its firm, chewy texture and a subtly sweet, briny flavor. As a seafood, it is a good source of protein and essential minerals like iron and magnesium. Consuming whelk raw requires careful sourcing and preparation to ensure safety, as with any raw seafood, and it is often enjoyed in sushi or ceviche.

Macro Impact

A 3 oz serving contains 116 calories, 20g protein, 7g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories116
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.3g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol55mg
18%
Sodium175mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate7g
2%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein20g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium48mg
4%
Iron4mg
24%
Potassium295mg
6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
7 / 275 g
2%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
55 / 300 g
18%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
20 / 80 g
25%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
13%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
44%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
52%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
52%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
43%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
35%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
76%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
83%
Valine
1 / 2 g
43%
Arginine
2 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
3 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
2%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
8%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
6%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
4%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
22%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
8 / 2 mcg
321%
Folate
5 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
22 / 800 mcg
3%
Vitamin C
3 / 83 mg
4%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
49 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
97%
Iron
4 / 13 mg
33%
Magnesium
73 / 370 mg
20%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
19%
Phosphorous
120 / 700 mg
17%
Potassium
295 / 3k mg
10%
Selenium
38 / 55 mcg
69%
Sodium
175 / 2.3k mg
8%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
15%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
56 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
55 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171983.
  2. 2.Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3127.

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