Cockles vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cockles and Prickly pear
- Cockles are higher than Prickly pear in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 199% more than Prickly pear.
- Cockles contain 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Prickly pear. While Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, Prickly pear contains only 0.46mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Prickly pears, 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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Iron
+5300%
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Calcium
+86.7%
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Iron
+5300%
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Calcium
+86.7%
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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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin B3
+595.7%
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Vitamin B1
+40%
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Vitamin B2
+233.3%
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Vitamin B3
+595.7%
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Vitamin B1
+40%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+1749.3%
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Fats
+37.3%
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+40.2%
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Carbs
+103.6%
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Water
+11.1%
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
4.7 g
Water:
78.8 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
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Protein
+1749.3%
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+37.3%
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+40.2%
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Carbs
+103.6%
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Water
+11.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.7g | 5.97g |
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| Protein | 13.5g | 0.73g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 4.7g | 9.57g |
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| Calories | 79kcal | 41kcal |
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| Fiber | 3.6g |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 16.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 ($)