Cockles vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cockles and fish sticks
- Cockles are higher in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet fish sticks are higher in vitamin B1.
- Cockles cover your daily iron needs 192% more than fish sticks.
- Cockles contain 2 times more vitamin B3 than fish sticks. While cockles contain 3.2mg of vitamin B3, fish sticks contain only 1.536mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.
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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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1828.6% |
| 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 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
4.7 g
Water:
78.8 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2218.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.9% |
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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| Iron | 16.2mg | 0.84mg | 192% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 52% | |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 40% | |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 16.23g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.733g | 17% | |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 1.536mg | 10% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 277kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.193g | 8% | |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.116mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 4.7g | 21.66g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 13.5g | 11.01g | 5% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.7g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.795mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)