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Whelks, boiled

Whelks are edible marine snails, classed as shellfish. The figures here describe whelks boiled in salted water. They mainly provide protein, with 20g per 100g, alongside 1.2g of fat. They also provide vitamin B12, at 21µg per 100g, and minerals including zinc, copper and iron. Their salt content is 0.7g per 100g.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Vitamin B12 helps maintain normal nerve function and is needed for red blood cell formation. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly as these whelks were cooked in salted water. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

89 kcal

Energy

376 kJ

Graisse

1.2g

of which saturates

0.2g

Carbohydrate

Trace

of which sugars

Trace

Protéines

20g

Sel

0.7g

Alcool

0g

Eau

74g

Cholestérol

125mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamine D

Trace

Vitamine E

0.8mg

Vitamine C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.04mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.17mg

Niacin (B3)

1.3mg

Vitamine B6

0.09mg

Vitamine B12

21µg

Folate

6µg

Calcium

84mg

Fer

3.3mg

Magnésium

87mg

Phosphorus

140mg

Potassium

190mg

Sodium

280mg

Zinc

12mg

Copper

6.6mg

Other types of whelks

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Whelks, boiled, weighed with shells

30 kcal

6.6g

0.4g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples from assorted outlets, boiled in salted water). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lectures complémentaires et références

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Historique de l'article

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine