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Cockles vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cockles and Pomegranate

  • Cockles are richer than Pomegranate in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 199% higher.
  • Cockles contain 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Pomegranate. Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Pomegranate contains 0.293mg.

Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Pomegranates, 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +5300%
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +5300%

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 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +992.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
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% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +992.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +708.4%
Contains more Other +334%
Contains more Fats +67.1%
Contains more Carbs +297.9%
Equal in Water - 77.93
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% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +708.4%
Contains more Other +334%
Contains more Fats +67.1%
Contains more Carbs +297.9%
Equal in Water - 77.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Pomegranate
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 Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 13.5g 1.67g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 4.7g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 79kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g Cockles
Fiber 4g Pomegranate
Calcium 30mg 10mg Cockles
Iron 16.2mg 0.3mg Cockles
Magnesium 12mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg Cockles
Zinc 0.35mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.053mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.293mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Pomegranate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.