
Whelk (cooked, moist heat) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein41g73% of calories
- Carbs13g24% of calories
- Fat0.7g3% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Low fat
- โ Low saturated fat
At a glance
One serving of Whelk (cooked, moist heat) (3 oz, 85 g) has 234 calories, with 41 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (73% of calories). It is high in protein (81% DV), Vitamin B6 (43% DV) and Vitamin B12 (642% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein81%
- Vitamin B643%
- Vitamin B12642%
- Iron107%
- Magnesium35%
- Phosphorus34%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Niacin11%
- Calcium10%
- Potassium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol37%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 42 ฮผg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 43% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 15 ฮผg | 642% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 96 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 9 mg | 107% |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 146 mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 25% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 195% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 76 ฮผg | 138% |
Full breakdown ยท 25 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | โ |
| Arginine | 4 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | โ |
| Glycine | 3 g | โ |
| Histidine | 1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | โ |
| Leucine | 3 g | โ |
| Lysine | 2 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 42 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | โ |
| Valine | 2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Whelk (cooked, moist heat)275
- Whelk (raw)137
- Bulger Buccin Marine Marinated Whelk114
- Unknown Marinated Whelk91
- Pacific Surf Cooked Periwinkle Meat31
Burning 234 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Whelk (cooked, moist heat)?
One serving of Whelk (cooked, moist heat) (3 oz) has 234 calories, which works out to 275 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Whelk (cooked, moist heat) high in protein?
Yes. It has 41 g of protein per serving, and 73% of its calories come from protein (17 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Whelk (cooked, moist heat) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Whelk (cooked, moist heat)?
350 mg per serving.








