Cockles vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cockles and eels
- Cockles are richer in iron and vitamin B2, yet eels are richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 195% higher.
- Cockles contain 4 times more vitamin B2 than eels. Cockles contain 0.2mg of vitamin B2, while eels contain 0.051mg.
Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +2431.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1730% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 16.2mg | 0.64mg | 195% |
Vitamin A | 1137µg | 126% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 120% | |
Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% | |
Phosphorus | 277mg | 40% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 23% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 14.95g | 22% |
Protein | 13.5g | 23.65g | 20% |
Zinc | 2.08mg | 19% | |
Selenium | 8.3µg | 15% | |
Saturated fat | 3.023g | 14% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.183mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.051mg | 11% |
Potassium | 349mg | 10% | |
Calories | 79kcal | 236kcal | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 8% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 4.487mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | |
Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
Sodium | 65mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.029mg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
Carbs | 4.7g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% | |
Net carbs | 4.7g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 30mg | 26mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.922mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.171mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.218mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2035.7% |
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