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Cockles vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cockles and Crab stick?

  • Cockles have more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Crab stick.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 198% higher.
  • Crab stick has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Cockles. Cockles have 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Crab stick has 0.62mg.

We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +4053.8%
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%
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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.1%
~equal in Water ~74.66g
~equal in Other ~2.26g

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 stick
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 Crab stick Opinion
Calories 79kcal 95kcal Crab stick
Protein 13.5g 7.62g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.46g Cockles
Net carbs 4.7g 14.5g Crab stick
Carbs 4.7g 15g Crab stick
Cholesterol 20mg Cockles
Magnesium 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 30mg 13mg Cockles
Potassium 90mg Crab stick
Iron 16.2mg 0.39mg Cockles
Sugar 6.25g Cockles
Fiber 0.5g Crab stick
Copper 0.032mg Crab stick
Zinc 0.33mg Crab stick
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg Crab stick
Sodium 529mg Cockles
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Manganese 0.011mg Crab stick
Selenium 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.03mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.08mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.62mg Cockles
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 0.57µg Crab stick
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Cockles
Choline 13mg Crab stick
Saturated Fat 0.216g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg Crab stick
Threonine 0.285mg Crab stick
Isoleucine 0.23mg Crab stick
Leucine 0.607mg Crab stick
Lysine 0.707mg Crab stick
Methionine 0.261mg Crab stick
Phenylalanine 0.26mg Crab stick
Valine 0.286mg Crab stick
Histidine 0.156mg Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $12)

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 stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.