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Cockles vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cockles and whitefish

  • Cockles have more iron, while whitefish has more vitamin B1.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for iron is 197% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more IronIron +3346.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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%
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% 13% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +972.9%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Whitefish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cockles Whitefish DV% diff.
Iron 16.2mg 0.47mg 197%
Phosphorus 346mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 40%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Protein 13.5g 24.47g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.171mg 13%
Potassium 406mg 12%
Zinc 1.27mg 12%
Copper 0.092mg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Fats 0.7g 7.51g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.559g 6%
Saturated fat 1.162g 5%
Calories 79kcal 172kcal 5%
Folate 17µg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 3.846mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.154mg 4%
Manganese 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Carbs 4.7g 0g 2%
Net carbs 4.7g 0g N/A
Calcium 30mg 33mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0%
Threonine 1.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 1.989mg 0%
Lysine 2.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0%
Valine 1.261mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
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 ($)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.