Cockles vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cockles and smoked salmon
- Cockles are higher in iron and vitamin B2, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B3.
- Cockles cover your daily iron needs 192% more than smoked salmon.
- Cockles contain 2 times more vitamin B2 than smoked salmon. While cockles contain 0.2mg of vitamin B2, smoked salmon contains only 0.101mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1805.9% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
4.7 g
Water:
78.8 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.8% |
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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 | 0.85mg | 192% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 672mg | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 17% | |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 13.5g | 18.28g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 4.72mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.101mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 7% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 117kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.7g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $14)