Chinook salmon vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and cockles different?
- Chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B3, while cockles are higher in iron.
- Cockles cover your daily need for iron, 191% more than chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than cockles. Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of vitamin B3, while cockles contain 3.2mg.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1680.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
4.7 g
Water:
78.8 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1811.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 16.2mg | 191% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 120% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 3.2mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 36% | |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 29% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% | |
| Protein | 25.72g | 13.5g | 24% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 0.7g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 505mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 14% | |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 79kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.7g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 28mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
65%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)