Shark vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shark and cockles
- Shark is richer in vitamin B1, yet cockles are richer in iron and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cockles is 189% higher.
- Shark contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than cockles. Shark contains 0.072mg of Vitamin B1, while cockles contain 0.01mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1359.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1874.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 79kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 13.5g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 0.7g |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 4.7g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 4.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 16.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 3.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)