Whelks, boiled, weighed with shells

Whelks are edible marine shellfish. The figures here describe boiled whelks weighed with their shells, rather than the edible flesh alone. They provide protein alongside vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, zinc and copper. Per 100g weighed with shells, they contain 6.6g of protein, 7µg of vitamin B12, 4.1mg of zinc and 0.4g of fat.

Protein contributes to the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Vitamin B12 supports normal nerve function and the formation of red blood cells, while zinc supports normal immune function. The shell weight is included in the weight used for these calculations, so these values are not directly comparable with figures for shellfish weighed without shells. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.