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Cockles vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cockles and halibut

  • Cockles are richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet halibut is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 192% higher.
  • Cockles contain 8 times more calcium than halibut. Cockles contain 30mg of calcium, while halibut contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +1805.9%
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% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2434.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Halibut DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.85mg 192%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 37%
Phosphorus 210mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 10.742g 27%
Fats 0.7g 17.74g 26%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.102g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 12%
Potassium 344mg 10%
Protein 13.5g 18.42g 10%
Calories 79kcal 239kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.923mg 8%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.073mg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 5%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Copper 0.038mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Carbs 4.7g 0g 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 0g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Halibut
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
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.