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Cockles vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cockles and Melon

  • Melon contains less Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Cockles.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 198% higher.
  • Melon contains 14 times less Vitamin B3 than Cockles. Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Melon contains 0.232mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Melons, casaba, 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.
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Melon
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +4664.7%
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +4664.7%

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Melon
Contains more Protein +1116.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +538.9%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +16.6%
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +1116.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +538.9%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Melon
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 Melon Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 5.68g Melon
Protein 13.5g 1.11g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 6.58g Melon
Calories 79kcal 28kcal Cockles
Sugar 5.69g Cockles
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 30mg 11mg Cockles
Iron 16.2mg 0.34mg Cockles
Magnesium 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg Melon
Potassium 182mg Melon
Sodium 9mg Cockles
Zinc 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.031mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.232mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg Melon
Folate 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Melon
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%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.