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Mullet fish vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mullet fish and cockles

  • Mullet fish is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1, yet cockles are richer in iron and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 185% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 10 times more vitamin B1 than cockles. Mullet fish contains 0.1mg of vitamin B1, while cockles contain 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 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 IronIron +1048.9%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +594.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish 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 Mullet fish Cockles DV% diff.
Iron 1.41mg 16.2mg 185%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 38%
Phosphorus 244mg 35%
Protein 24.81g 13.5g 23%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 3.2mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Copper 0.141mg 16%
Potassium 458mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.2mg 8%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Zinc 0.88mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.431g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 6%
Fats 4.86g 0.7g 6%
Vitamin A 42µg 5%
Calories 150kcal 79kcal 4%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 3%
Carbs 0g 4.7g 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.7g N/A
Calcium 31mg 30mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
30%
Mullet fish
8%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.