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Cockles vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cockles and Milkfish

  • Cockles have more Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Cockles covers your daily Iron needs 197% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Cockles. Cockles have 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Milkfish has 0.069mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, milkfish, 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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more IronIron +3851.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158%
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +1132.9%
~equal in Other ~2.42g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Milkfish
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 Milkfish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 13.5g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 0.7g 8.63g Milkfish
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 67mg Cockles
Magnesium 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 30mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg Milkfish
Iron 16.2mg 0.41mg Cockles
Copper 0.044mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.05mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg Milkfish
Sodium 92mg Cockles
Vitamin A 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 33µg Milkfish
Manganese 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg Milkfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.016mg Milkfish
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.069mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg Milkfish
Folate 18µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg Milkfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkfish
Milkfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkfish
Milkfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.