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Cockles vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cockles and Ling fish?

  • Cockles are richer in Iron, while Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 192% higher.

We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +1851.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%

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% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.5%
~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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +142.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17.1%
~equal in Water ~73.88g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Ling fish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 111kcal Ling fish
Protein 13.5g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 0.7g 0.82g Ling fish
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 51mg Cockles
Magnesium 81mg Ling fish
Calcium 30mg 44mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg Ling fish
Iron 16.2mg 0.83mg Cockles
Copper 0.141mg Ling fish
Zinc 1mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg Cockles
Vitamin A 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A 35µg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 2.801mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.369mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg Ling fish
Folate 8µg Ling fish
Tryptophan 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg Ling fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Ling fish
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%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.