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Sheepshead vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sheepshead and cockles?

  • Cockles have more iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 than sheepshead.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for iron is 194% higher.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
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 +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2317.9%

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% 12% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 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 +92.7%
Contains more FatsFats +132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead 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 Sheepshead Cockles DV% diff.
Iron 0.67mg 16.2mg 194%
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 96%
Selenium 51.3µg 93%
Phosphorus 350mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 27%
Protein 26.02g 13.5g 25%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 17%
Potassium 512mg 15%
Copper 0.122mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.2mg 9%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Zinc 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Folate 17µg 4%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 3%
Saturated fat 0.36g 2%
Calories 126kcal 79kcal 2%
Carbs 0g 4.7g 2%
Manganese 0.021mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 30mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 1%
Fats 1.63g 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.7g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead 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
38%
Sheepshead
8%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.36g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.