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Cockles vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cockles and pollock

  • Cockles are higher than pollock in iron.
  • Cockles cover your daily iron needs 196% more than pollock.

Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +2792.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%

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%
Pollock
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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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Pollock
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Pollock DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.56mg 196%
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Phosphorus 267mg 38%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 25%
Protein 13.5g 23.48g 20%
Magnesium 81mg 19%
Sodium 419mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Potassium 430mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Zinc 0.57mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 3.949mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.054mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 72mg 4%
Calories 79kcal 111kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.223mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Carbs 4.7g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.159g 1%
Fats 0.7g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Pollock
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
8%
Cockles
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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