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Cockles vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cockles and Figs?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 in Cockles are higher than in Figs.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 198% more.
  • Figs contain 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Cockles. Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Figs contain 0.4mg.

We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Figs, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Figs
Contains more Iron +4278.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +4278.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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10
Figs
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +308.1%
Equal in Water - 79.11
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +308.1%
Equal in Water - 79.11

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Figs
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Figs Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 16.28g Figs
Protein 13.5g 0.75g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 19.18g Figs
Calories 79kcal 74kcal Cockles
Sugar 16.26g Cockles
Fiber 2.9g Figs
Calcium 30mg 35mg Figs
Iron 16.2mg 0.37mg Cockles
Magnesium 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg Figs
Potassium 232mg Figs
Sodium 1mg Cockles
Zinc 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.05mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.4mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Cockles
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/nutrients
  2. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.