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Cockles vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cockles and Dates

  • Cockles are higher than Dates in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 190% more than Dates .
  • Cockles contain 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Dates . While Cockles contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, Dates contain only 0.066mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Dates, deglet noor.

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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 +1488.2%
Contains more 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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Iron +1488.2%
Contains more 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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Dates
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +451%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +283.8%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +1496.4%
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% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +451%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Water +283.8%
Contains more Other +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +1496.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Dates
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 Dates Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 67.03g Dates
Protein 13.5g 2.45g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.39g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 75.03g Dates
Calories 79kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Cockles
Fiber 8g Dates
Calcium 30mg 39mg Dates
Iron 16.2mg 1.02mg Cockles
Magnesium 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 62mg Dates
Potassium 656mg Dates
Sodium 2mg Cockles
Zinc 0.29mg Dates
Copper 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.066mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.274mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg Dates
Folate 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cockles Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.