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Cockles vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cockles and shrimp different?

  • Cockles are higher in iron and vitamin B2; however, shrimp is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 199% higher.
  • Cockles contain 8 times more vitamin B2 than shrimp. While cockles contain 0.2mg of vitamin B2, shrimp contains only 0.024mg.

Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more IronIron +4962.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.3%

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%
Shrimp
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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 0% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more FatsFats +142.9%
~equal in Water ~71.56g
~equal in Other ~2.44g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Shrimp
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Shrimp DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.32mg 199%
Selenium 49.5µg 90%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 69%
Phosphorus 306mg 44%
Sodium 947mg 41%
Copper 0.258mg 29%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Protein 13.5g 22.78g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 19%
Zinc 1.63mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.024mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 10%
Vitamin A 90µg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Calcium 30mg 91mg 6%
Folate 24µg 6%
Potassium 170mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 2.678mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.521g 2%
Calories 79kcal 119kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.032mg 2%
Manganese 0.049mg 2%
Fats 0.7g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 4.7g 1.52g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.361g 1%
Net carbs 4.7g 1.52g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0%
Valine 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Shrimp
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
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
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 - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.