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Sea cucumber vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sea cucumber and Cockles different?

  • Sea cucumber is richer in Vitamin B2, while Cockles are higher in Iron.
  • Cockles covers your daily need of Iron 195% more than Sea cucumber.
  • Sea cucumber contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Cockles. Sea cucumber contains 0.94mg of Vitamin B2, while Cockles contain 0.2mg.

Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types were 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 +2600%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Equal in Calcium - 30

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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 0% 13% 217% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +156.5%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 13.5
Equal in Water - 78.8
13% 81% 6%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.7 g
Other: 5.9 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 Other +156.5%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 13.5
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.
Sea cucumber Cockles
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.7g Cockles
Protein 13g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.4g 0.7g Cockles
Carbs 0g 4.7g Cockles
Calories 56kcal 79kcal Cockles
Calcium 30mg 30mg
Iron 0.6mg 16.2mg Cockles
Vitamin A 310IU Sea cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.2mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 3.2mg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber 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
26%
Sea cucumber
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium ( mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Sea cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167618/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.