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Cuttlefish vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cuttlefish and Cockles

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Cockles has more Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 127% higher.
  • Cockles contain 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Cockles contain 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +169.1%

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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 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% 0% 0% 0% 2.5% 46% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
~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
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +473.2%
Contains more OtherOther +36.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.7g
~equal in Water ~78.8g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Cockles
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 Cuttlefish Cockles Opinion
Calories 79kcal 79kcal
Protein 16.24g 13.5g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.7g 0.7g
Vitamin C 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 4.7g Cockles
Carbs 0.82g 4.7g Cockles
Cholesterol 112mg Cockles
Magnesium 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 90mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 16.2mg Cockles
Copper 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg Cockles
Vitamin A 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.01mg Cockles
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.2mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cuttlefish Cockles
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet Equal
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
56%
Cuttlefish
8%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.