Cockles, boiled
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Cockles are shellfish, and the figures here describe boiled cockles sampled from fresh and frozen products. They mainly provide protein, along with vitamins and minerals, and contain little fat. Per 100g, they provide 12g of protein, 0.6g of fat, 28mg of iron and 1.2g of salt.
Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, including any salt added during preparation or serving. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 53 kcal |
Energy | 226 kJ |
Fat | 0.6g |
of which saturates | 0.2g |
Carbohydrate | Trace |
of which sugars | Trace |
0g | |
12g | |
Salt | 1.2g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 83g |
Cholesterol | 53mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
40µg | |
Trace | |
Trace | |
0.05mg | |
0.11mg | |
1.2mg | |
0.04mg | |
47µg | |
91mg | |
28mg | |
46mg | |
140mg | |
110mg | |
Sodium | 490mg |
2.1mg | |
0.38mg | |
43µg | |
160µg |
Other types of cockles
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60 kcal | 13g | 0.7g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (11 samples from assorted outlets; fresh and frozen). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.