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Cockles vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cockles and Oysters?

  • Cockles are higher in Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Oysters is richer in Calcium.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 87% more.
  • Oysters contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Cockles. Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Oysters contains 1.85mg.

We used Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%

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.
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Oysters
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 71% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Fats +388.6%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Equal in Water - 78.19
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Fats +388.6%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 4.7g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 13.5g 11.42g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 4.7g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 79kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Cockles
Calcium 30mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 16.2mg 9.21mg Cockles
Magnesium 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg Cockles
Zinc 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.18mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.85mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg Oysters
Choline 130mg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg Cockles
Trans Fat 0.068g Cockles
Saturated Fat 0.948g Cockles
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
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 - $3)

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.