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Whelks
Calories & nutrition facts
boiled
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 89 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Fat 1.2 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 280 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.8 mg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.55 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 6 µg 20%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 21 µg 875%
Minerals
- Calcium 84 mg 6%
- Iron 3.3 mg 18%
- Magnesium 87 mg 21%
- Phosphorus 140 mg 11%
- Potassium 190 mg 4%
- Zinc 12.1 mg 110%
- Copper 6.6 mg 732%
- Manganese 0.12 mg 5%
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Questions about Whelks
How do you eat cooked whelks?
Use a cocktail stick or small fork to pull the meat from the shell, then remove the small, tough dark end if it is still attached. They are often served cold with vinegar, or with a little pepper and lemon.
How do you cook fresh whelks without making them rubbery?
Rinse them well, then simmer in salted water until tender; the time depends on their size, so start checking after about 20 minutes. Let them cool in the cooking liquor before removing the meat, and avoid boiling them hard.
How should you store cooked whelks?
Keep them covered in the fridge and eat them within two days. If they are still in their shells, store them in a covered container rather than submerged in water.
What do whelks go well with?
Vinegar is the classic accompaniment, especially malt vinegar; lemon, black pepper and a little chilli also work well. Serve them as a cold seafood snack or add them to a seafood salad.
How can you tell if live whelks are fresh?
Choose whelks with intact shells and no strong, unpleasant smell. If they are sold live, the animal should withdraw into its shell when touched; discard any that are cracked or unresponsive.
Are whelks safe to eat raw?
It is safest to eat whelks cooked, rather than raw: thorough cooking reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Buy them from a reliable seafood seller and keep them chilled until cooking.
Are whelks more nutritious than winkles?
Whelks provide more protein per 100 g: 20 g, compared with 15.4 g in winkles. They are also high in zinc, providing 12.1 mg per 100 g.
What nutrients stand out in whelks?
Whelks are high in vitamin B12, with 21 µg per 100 g. They are also a source of iron, providing 3.3 mg per 100 g.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-268 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
