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Cockles vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cockles and croaker different?

  • Cockles are higher in iron and vitamin B2; however, croaker is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 192% higher.
  • Cockles contain 2 times more vitamin B2 than croaker. While cockles contain 0.2mg of vitamin B2, croaker contains only 0.13mg.

Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more IronIron +1783.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1710%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Croaker
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Croaker DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.86mg 192%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 88%
Selenium 38.8µg 71%
Phosphorus 217mg 31%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 19%
Fats 0.7g 12.67g 18%
Saturated fat 3.476g 16%
Sodium 348mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.32g 13%
Potassium 340mg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Protein 13.5g 18.2g 9%
Folate 34µg 9%
Calories 79kcal 221kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 4.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.09mg 7%
Copper 0.065mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.13mg 5%
Zinc 0.52mg 5%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin A 23µg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Carbs 4.7g 7.54g 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 7.14g N/A
Calcium 30mg 32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.788mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.847mg 0%
Leucine 1.48mg 0%
Lysine 1.571mg 0%
Methionine 0.525mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0%
Valine 0.947mg 0%
Histidine 0.525mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Croaker
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
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.