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Cockles vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cockles and Whiting

  • Whiting contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Cockles.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 197% higher.
  • Whiting contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Cockles. Cockles contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Whiting contains 0.06mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) and Fish, whiting, 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 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
Contains more IronIron +3757.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%

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%
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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% 7.7% 7.6% 54% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
~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
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1816.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.9%
Contains more FatsFats +141.4%
~equal in Water ~74.71g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cockles Whiting
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 Whiting Opinion
Calories 79kcal 116kcal Whiting
Protein 13.5g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 0.7g 1.69g Whiting
Net carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Carbs 4.7g 0g Cockles
Cholesterol 84mg Cockles
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 27mg Whiting
Calcium 30mg 62mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg Whiting
Iron 16.2mg 0.42mg Cockles
Copper 0.04mg Whiting
Zinc 0.53mg Whiting
Phosphorus 285mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg Cockles
Vitamin A 128IU Whiting
Vitamin A 38µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.06mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.67mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Whiting
Vitamin B6 0.18mg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 15µg Whiting
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cockles Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Cockles
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
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 - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.