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Cockles vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cockles and Roselle different?

  • Cockles are higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 184% higher.
  • Cockles contain 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Roselle. While Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, Roselle contains only 0.31mg.

Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Roselle, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +994.6%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
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 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +994.6%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011
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% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.011

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1306.3%
Contains more Other +351%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 86.58
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1306.3%
Contains more Other +351%
Contains more Carbs +140.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 86.58

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Roselle
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 11.31g Roselle
Protein 13.5g 0.96g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.64g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 11.31g Roselle
Calories 79kcal 49kcal Cockles
Calcium 30mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 16.2mg 1.48mg Cockles
Magnesium 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 37mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg Cockles
Vitamin A 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.011mg Roselle
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.028mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.31mg Cockles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Roselle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.