Cockles vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cockles and Plantain?
- Cockles have more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Plantain.
- Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 195% higher.
- Plantain has 15 times less Calcium than Cockles. Cockles have 30mg of Calcium, while Plantain has 2mg.
We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Plantains, cooked types in this comparison.
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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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Calcium
+1400%
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Iron
+2693.1%
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+1400%
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Iron
+2693.1%
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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Vitamin B2
+284.6%
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Vitamin B3
+323.3%
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Vitamin B1
+360%
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Vitamin B2
+284.6%
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Vitamin B3
+323.3%
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Vitamin B1
+360%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+1608.9%
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Fats
+288.9%
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Water
+17.1%
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Other
+296.6%
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Carbs
+562.8%
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+1608.9%
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+288.9%
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+17.1%
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+296.6%
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+562.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.7g | 28.85g |
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| Protein | 13.5g | 0.79g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.18g |
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| Carbs | 4.7g | 31.15g |
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| Calories | 79kcal | 116kcal |
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| Sugar | 14g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 16.2mg | 0.58mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 465mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 909IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 45µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 0.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.022mg |
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| Leucine | 0.036mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)