Cockles vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cockles and Sardine?
- Cockles are richer in Iron, while Sardine is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 166% higher.
We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +454.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1173.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1535.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 79kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 13.5g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 11.45g |
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| Net carbs | 4.7g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.7g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg |
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| Iron | 16.2mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $7)