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Cockles vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cockles and Gooseberry

  • Cockles are higher than Gooseberry in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 199% more than Gooseberry.
  • Cockles contain 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Gooseberry. While Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, Gooseberry contains only 0.3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Gooseberries, 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 Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +5125.8%
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 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +5125.8%

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 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
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 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1434.1%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Other +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Contains more Water +11.5%
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +1434.1%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Other +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +116.6%
Contains more Water +11.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Gooseberry
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 price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Gooseberry Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 5.88g Gooseberry
Protein 13.5g 0.88g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.58g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 10.18g Gooseberry
Calories 79kcal 44kcal Cockles
Fiber 4.3g Gooseberry
Calcium 30mg 25mg Cockles
Iron 16.2mg 0.31mg Cockles
Magnesium 10mg Gooseberry
Phosphorus 27mg Gooseberry
Potassium 198mg Gooseberry
Sodium 1mg Cockles
Zinc 0.12mg Gooseberry
Copper 0.07mg Gooseberry
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.6µg Gooseberry
Vitamin A 290IU Gooseberry
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Gooseberry
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 27.7mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.04mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.03mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.3mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 6µg Gooseberry
Saturated Fat 0.038g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Gooseberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Gooseberry
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%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.