Cockles vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cockles and shark
- Cockles are richer in iron and vitamin B2, yet shark is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 189% higher.
- Cockles contain 2 times more vitamin B2 than shark. Cockles contain 0.2mg of vitamin B2, while shark contains 0.097mg.
Food types used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 | +1359.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1874.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 16.2mg | 1.11mg | 189% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 62% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 13.82g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 13.5g | 18.62g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 228kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 155mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 2.783mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.7g | 6.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.7g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)