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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +209.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
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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 | 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?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $7)