Cockles vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cockles and salmon
- Cockles are higher in iron, yet salmon is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
- Cockles cover your daily iron needs 198% more than salmon.
- Cockles contain 48 times more Iron than salmon. While cockles contain 16.2mg of Iron, salmon contains only 0.34mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4664.7% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1664.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 79kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 13.5g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.7g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.7g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg |
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| Iron | 16.2mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $13)