Cockles, raw (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) contains 79 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 24% from carbohydrates and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 90% of the Daily Value for iron, 20% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 79 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.7 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 13.5 g | 27% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Calcium M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 16.2 mg | 90% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 68%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.5 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat0.7 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 78.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.3 g |
| Energy C | 331 kJ |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 15 g | 6.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Fish, lingcod, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 79 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Whale, beluga, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 117 | 18.4 g | 2 g | 3.9 g |
| Elk, free range, roast, eye of round, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 98 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 125 | 21 g | 3.5 g | 3 g |
| Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cockles?
100 g of raw cockles has 79 kcal.
Is raw cockles high in protein?
Raw cockles contains 13.5 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 68% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw cockles?
Raw cockles has 4.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw cockles?
Raw cockles contains 0.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw cockles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (90% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169803. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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