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Cockles vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cockles and Mullet fish

  • Cockles are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 185% higher.
  • Cockles contain 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Mullet fish. Cockles contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Mullet fish contains 0.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, mullet, striped, 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% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more IronIron +1048.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg

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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.9%
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-1310.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +594.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Mullet fish
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Protein 13.5g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 0.7g 4.86g Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.2mg Mullet fish
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 63mg Cockles
Magnesium 33mg Mullet fish
Calcium 30mg 31mg Mullet fish
Potassium 458mg Mullet fish
Iron 16.2mg 1.41mg Cockles
Copper 0.141mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 244mg Mullet fish
Sodium 71mg Cockles
Vitamin A 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 42µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg Mullet fish
Selenium 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.1mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Mullet 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
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
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 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.