Ingredients / Fish & Seafood / Whelks
Whelks Out of season
Season Feb–Apr
Ruled by ☽ Moon
Calories 30 kcal
Protein 6.6 g
MW references 2

Whelks

Fish & Seafood Seasonal Moon

Whelks peak from February to April. During the early spring, whelks are most abundant and the meat is at its best quality before the spawning season begins in the summer. They are generally considered a sustainable seafood choice because they are caught using pots or traps, which are highly selective and have a very low impact on the seabed. This method also allows for any undersized whelks to be returned to the sea alive. To ensure sustainability, look for whelks sourced from local fisheries that adhere to strict minimum landing sizes to allow the population to reproduce effectively.

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g

Energy30 kcal / 128 kJ
Protein6.6 g
Fat0.4 g
— saturated0.1 g
Salt95 mg Na
Iron1.10 mg

Figures are estimates per 100 g from reference data and may differ from the product you use. Always check the packaging for accurate nutrition and allergen information. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Whelks, boiled, weighed with shells · 16-269 · JM

Calculated from boiled 16-268

Energy & Proximates
Energy30.00kcal
Energy128.00kJ
Water25.10g
Protein6.60g
Fat0.40g
Carbohydratesg
of which sugarsg
of which starchg
Fibre (AOAC)g
Fibre (NSP)g
Alcoholg
Fat Breakdown
Total fat0.40g
Saturated0.10g
Monounsaturated0.10g
Polyunsaturated0.10g
Transg
Omega-3g
Omega-6g
Cholesterol43.00mg
Minerals
Sodium95.00mg
Potassium65.00mg
Calcium29.00mg
Magnesium30.00mg
Phosphorus48.00mg
Iron1.100mg
Copper2.240mg
Zinc4.100mg
Seleniumµg
Iodineµg
Vitamins
Vitamin Aµg
Vitamin D0.001µg
Vitamin E0.270mg
Vitamin Cmg
Thiamin (B1)0.010mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.060mg
Niacin (B3)0.400mg
Vitamin B60.030mg
Vitamin B127.000µg
Folate2.00µg