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Cockles vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cockles and Custard apple

  • Cockles are richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Custard apple is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 194% higher.
  • Cockles contain 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Custard apple. Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Custard apple contains 0.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +2181.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +2181.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +694.1%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Carbs +436.2%
Equal in Water - 71.5
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +694.1%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Carbs +436.2%
Equal in Water - 71.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 13.5g 1.7g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.6g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 79kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Fiber 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 30mg 30mg
Iron 16.2mg 0.71mg Cockles
Magnesium 18mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 21mg Custard apple
Potassium 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 4mg Cockles
Vitamin A 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin C 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.1mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.5mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.221mg Custard apple
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 0.231g Cockles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard apple
Custard apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard apple
Custard apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.