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Cockles vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cockles and Tamarind

  • Cockles have more Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 168% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Cockles. Cockles have 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Tamarind has 1.938mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Tamarinds, 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 Iron +478.6%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +478.6%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%

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 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4180%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +382.1%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +151%
Contains more Carbs +1229.8%
Contains more Other +17.4%
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +382.1%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +151%
Contains more Carbs +1229.8%
Contains more Other +17.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Tamarind
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 Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 13.5g 2.8g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.6g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 79kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Cockles
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 30mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 16.2mg 2.8mg Cockles
Magnesium 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg Cockles
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.152mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.938mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.