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Cockles vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cockles and Crab meat

  • Cockles are higher than Crab meat in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 193% more than Crab meat.
  • Cockles contain 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Crab meat. While Cockles contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, Crab meat contains only 0.055mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist 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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more IronIron +2031.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.7%

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 25% 1.7% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430%
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.3%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
~equal in Water ~77.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Crab meat Opinion
Calories 79kcal 97kcal Crab meat
Protein 13.5g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 0.7g 1.54g Crab meat
Vitamin C 7.6mg Crab meat
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 53mg Cockles
Magnesium 63mg Crab meat
Calcium 30mg 59mg Crab meat
Potassium 262mg Crab meat
Iron 16.2mg 0.76mg Cockles
Copper 1.182mg Crab meat
Zinc 7.62mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 280mg Crab meat
Sodium 1072mg Cockles
Vitamin A 29IU Crab meat
Vitamin A 9µg Crab meat
Manganese 0.04mg Crab meat
Selenium 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.053mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.055mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.34mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 11.5µg Crab meat
Folate 51µg Crab meat
Saturated Fat 0.133g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g Crab meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g Crab meat
Tryptophan 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.393mg Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g Crab meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 1072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
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 - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.