Cockles vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cockles and Mussels
- Cockles have more Iron, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Cockles covers your daily need of Iron 119% more than Mussels.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +141.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 79kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 13.5g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.7g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 4.7g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg |
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| Iron | 16.2mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg |
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| Folate | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)