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Cockles vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cockles and Tuna different?

  • Cockles are higher in Iron, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cockles is 191% higher.
  • Cockles contain 8 times more Calcium than Tuna. While Cockles contain 30mg of Calcium, Tuna contains only 4mg.

Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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%
Tuna
Tuna
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +1660.9%
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.
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%
Tuna
Tuna
11
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% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589.7%
~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
Tuna
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +79.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Tuna Opinion
Calories 79kcal 130kcal Tuna
Protein 13.5g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.7g 0.59g Cockles
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 47mg Cockles
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 42mg Tuna
Calcium 30mg 4mg Cockles
Potassium 527mg Tuna
Iron 16.2mg 0.92mg Cockles
Copper 0.043mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg Cockles
Vitamin A 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.137mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Cockles
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cockles Tuna
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
88%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.