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Cockles vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cockles and scallops different?

  • Cockles are higher than scallops in iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Cockles cover your daily need for iron, 195% more than scallops.
  • Cockles contain 8 times more vitamin B2 than scallops. Cockles contain 0.2mg of vitamin B2, while scallops contain 0.024mg.

Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +2693.1%
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.
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Scallops DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.58mg 195%
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 90%
Phosphorus 426mg 61%
Selenium 21.7µg 39%
Sodium 667mg 29%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.024mg 14%
Zinc 1.55mg 14%
Protein 13.5g 20.54g 14%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.076mg 13%
Potassium 314mg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 7%
Folate 20µg 5%
Copper 0.033mg 4%
Calories 79kcal 111kcal 2%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Calcium 30mg 10mg 2%
Manganese 0.029mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.218g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1%
Fats 0.7g 0.84g 0%
Carbs 4.7g 5.41g 0%
Net carbs 4.7g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Scallops
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallops
Scallops is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallops
Scallops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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 - 667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Scallops - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.