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Halibut vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halibut and cockles

  • Halibut is richer in vitamin B1, yet cockles are richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 192% higher.
  • Halibut contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than cockles. Halibut contains 0.073mg of vitamin B1, while cockles contain 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat 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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +1805.9%

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% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2434.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halibut 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 price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Cockles DV% diff.
Iron 0.85mg 16.2mg 192%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 37%
Phosphorus 210mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 10.742g 27%
Fats 17.74g 0.7g 26%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.102g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 12%
Potassium 344mg 10%
Protein 18.42g 13.5g 10%
Calories 239kcal 79kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 3.2mg 8%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.01mg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 5%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Copper 0.038mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.7g 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.7g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Cockles
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
26%
Halibut
8%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cockles
Cockles is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.