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Cockles vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cockles and orange roughy

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in cockles is higher than in orange roughy.
  • Cockles cover your daily iron needs 188% more than orange roughy.
  • Orange roughy has 3 times less vitamin B2 than cockles. Cockles have 0.2mg of vitamin B2, while orange roughy has 0.063mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, roughy, orange, 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +1333.6%
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.
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% 8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
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~equal in Vitamin D ~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
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +312.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Orange roughy DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 1.13mg 188%
Selenium 88.3µg 161%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 20%
Protein 13.5g 22.64g 18%
Phosphorus 102mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.87mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.063mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.82mg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 8%
Potassium 181mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.045mg 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 11mg 2%
Manganese 0.037mg 2%
Carbs 4.7g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.439g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1%
Calories 79kcal 105kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Fats 0.7g 0.9g 0%
Net carbs 4.7g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.03mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.058mg 0%
Leucine 1.797mg 0%
Lysine 2.092mg 0%
Methionine 0.728mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0%
Valine 1.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.474mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Orange roughy
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
15%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.