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Cockles vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cockles and Flatfish?

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 in Cockles are higher than in Flatfish.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 200% more.
  • Flatfish contains 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Cockles. Cockles contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Flatfish contains 0.025mg.

We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat types 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 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +6943.5%
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.
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% 2.2% 15% 105% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +79.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +238.6%
~equal in Water ~81.11g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Flatfish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Flatfish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 86kcal Flatfish
Protein 13.5g 15.24g Flatfish
Fats 0.7g 2.37g Flatfish
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 56mg Cockles
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Magnesium 22mg Flatfish
Calcium 30mg 25mg Cockles
Potassium 197mg Flatfish
Iron 16.2mg 0.23mg Cockles
Copper 0.023mg Flatfish
Zinc 0.39mg Flatfish
Phosphorus 309mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg Cockles
Vitamin A 37IU Flatfish
Vitamin A 12µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Manganese 0.017mg Flatfish
Selenium 32.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.026mg Flatfish
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.025mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.278mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.227mg Flatfish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg Flatfish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Folate 6µg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Cockles
Choline 79.9mg Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.719mg Flatfish
Isoleucine 0.754mg Flatfish
Leucine 1.335mg Flatfish
Lysine 1.561mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.56mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg Flatfish
Valine 0.8mg Flatfish
Histidine 0.374mg Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Flatfish
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
32%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flatfish
Flatfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flatfish
Flatfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.