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Cockles vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cockles and abalone

  • Cockles are richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet abalone is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 155% higher.
  • Cockles contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than abalone. Cockles contain 3.2mg of vitamin B3, while abalone contains 1.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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 0% 9% 0% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Contains more IronIron +326.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 46% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 6% 0.67% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more FatsFats +868.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.1%
~equal in Other ~2.44g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Abalone DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 3.8mg 155%
Selenium 51.8µg 94%
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 57%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Phosphorus 217mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 29%
Sodium 591mg 26%
Copper 0.228mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.22mg 18%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 12%
Protein 13.5g 19.63g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 11%
Zinc 0.95mg 9%
Fats 0.7g 6.78g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.9mg 8%
Potassium 284mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.646g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.741g 7%
Calories 79kcal 189kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.13mg 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Manganese 0.07mg 3%
Carbs 4.7g 11.05g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 11.05g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0%
Threonine 0.838mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.854mg 0%
Leucine 1.386mg 0%
Lysine 1.433mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0%
Valine 0.86mg 0%
Histidine 0.378mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Abalone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
8%
Cockles
33%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.