Whelk (raw) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g74% of calories
- Carbs6.6g24% of calories
- Fat0.3g2% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Whelk (raw) (3 oz, 85 g) has 117 calories, with 20 g of protein, 6.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (74% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), Vitamin B6 (22% DV) and Vitamin B12 (321% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Vitamin B622%
- Vitamin B12321%
- Iron53%
- Copper97%
- Selenium69%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Choline10%
- Magnesium17%
- Phosphorus17%
- Zinc13%
- Manganese17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 22 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 μg | 321% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 55 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 48 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 73 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 97% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 38 μg | 69% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 117 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Whelk (raw)?
One serving of Whelk (raw) (3 oz) has 117 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Whelk (raw) high in protein?
Yes. It has 20 g of protein per serving, and 74% of its calories come from protein (17 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Whelk (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Whelk (raw)?
175 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Whelk (raw)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
