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Alaska pollock vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alaska pollock and Cockles

  • Cockles are higher than Alaska pollock in Iron.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 196% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock contains 2 times more Calcium than Cockles. While Alaska pollock contains 72mg of Calcium, Cockles contain only 30mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 9% 0% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2792.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 46% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 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 ProteinProtein +73.9%
Contains more FatsFats +68.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
~equal in Water ~78.8g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Cockles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Cockles Opinion
Calories 111kcal 79kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 23.48g 13.5g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 0.7g Alaska pollock
Net carbs 0g 4.7g Cockles
Carbs 0g 4.7g Cockles
Cholesterol 86mg Cockles
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 30mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 16.2mg Cockles
Copper 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg Cockles
Vitamin A 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.01mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.2mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3.2mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg Alaska pollock
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Cockles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Alaska pollock
8%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.