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Kumquat vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Cockles?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 in Cockles are higher than in Kumquat.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 192% more.
  • Cockles contain 2 times less Calcium than Kumquat. Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, while Cockles contain 30mg.

We used Kumquats, raw and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types 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 Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +1783.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +1783.7%

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.
Kumquat
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 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 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +238.3%
Contains more Protein +618.1%
Contains more Other +351%
Equal in Water - 78.8
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 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 Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +238.3%
Contains more Protein +618.1%
Contains more Other +351%
Equal in Water - 78.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 4.7g Kumquat
Protein 1.88g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.86g 0.7g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 4.7g Kumquat
Calories 71kcal 79kcal Cockles
Sugar 9.36g Cockles
Fiber 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 30mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg Cockles
Zinc 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.01mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat 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%
Kumquat
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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 - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.