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Cockles vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cockles and catfish

  • Catfish have less iron and vitamin B2 than cockles.
  • Cockles cover your daily need for iron, 199% more than catfish.
  • Cockles have 3 times more calcium than catfish. While cockles have 30mg of calcium, catfish have only 9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +5685.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Catfish
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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% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
~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
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-921.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +927.1%
~equal in Water ~74.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Catfish DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.28mg 199%
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 116%
Phosphorus 247mg 35%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Selenium 9.9µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 14%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Potassium 366mg 11%
Fats 0.7g 7.19g 10%
Protein 13.5g 18.44g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.115g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 7%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 2.548mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 4%
Folate 12µg 3%
Calories 79kcal 144kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Calcium 30mg 9mg 2%
Carbs 4.7g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.024mg 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.833mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0%
Leucine 1.396mg 0%
Lysine 1.677mg 0%
Methionine 0.539mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0%
Valine 0.894mg 0%
Histidine 0.404mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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 - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.