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Cockles vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cockles and Perch different?

  • Cockles are higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Perch is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 188% higher.
  • Cockles contain 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Perch. While Cockles contain 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, Perch contains only 1.9mg.

Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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%
Perch
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Contains more IronIron +1296.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%

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%
Perch
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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 5.7% 1.9% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
~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
Perch
2
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +223.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.1%
Contains more FatsFats +68.6%
~equal in Water ~73.25g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Perch
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 Perch Opinion
Calories 79kcal 117kcal Perch
Protein 13.5g 24.86g Perch
Fats 0.7g 1.18g Perch
Vitamin C 1.7mg Perch
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 115mg Cockles
Magnesium 38mg Perch
Calcium 30mg 102mg Perch
Potassium 344mg Perch
Iron 16.2mg 1.16mg Cockles
Copper 0.192mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg Perch
Sodium 79mg Cockles
Vitamin A 32IU Perch
Vitamin A 10µg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.12mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.9mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Perch
Vitamin B12 2.2µg Perch
Folate 6µg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.237g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Perch
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
35%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.