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Mandarin orange vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mandarin orange and Cockles?

  • Cockles have more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Mandarin orange.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 201% higher.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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 +23.3%
Contains more Iron +10700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +10700%

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 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +751.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 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 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +751.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +183.8%
Contains more Protein +1566.7%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Other +521.6%
Equal in Water - 78.8
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 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 +183.8%
Contains more Protein +1566.7%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Other +521.6%
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.
Mandarin orange 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 Mandarin orange Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 4.7g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.31g 0.7g Cockles
Carbs 13.34g 4.7g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 79kcal Cockles
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Cockles
Fiber 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 30mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg Cockles
Zinc 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
17%
Mandarin orange
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.