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Grapefruit vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Grapefruit and Cockles

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 in Cockles are higher than in Grapefruit.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 202% more than Grapefruit.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 +36.4%
Contains more Iron +20150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +20150%

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 B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1468.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1468.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +126.8%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +1653.2%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +521.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +126.8%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +1653.2%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +521.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grapefruit Cockles
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 Grapefruit Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 4.7g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.14g 0.7g Cockles
Carbs 10.66g 4.7g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 79kcal Cockles
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Cockles
Fiber 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 30mg Cockles
Iron 0.08mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 9mg Grapefruit
Phosphorus 18mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.01mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Grapefruit Cockles
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
20%
Grapefruit
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
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 - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients
  2. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.