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Abalone vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Abalone and Scallop?

  • Abalone is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Abalone has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Scallop. Abalone has 0.22mg of Vitamin B1, while Scallop has 0.012mg.
  • Scallop contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed 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 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more IronIron +555.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +590.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%

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 6% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~5IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more FatsFats +707.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +21.3%
~equal in Protein ~20.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3242.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Abalone Scallop
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Scallop Opinion
Calories 189kcal 111kcal Abalone
Protein 19.63g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 6.78g 0.84g Abalone
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Abalone
Net carbs 11.05g 5.41g Abalone
Carbs 11.05g 5.41g Abalone
Cholesterol 94mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 56mg 37mg Abalone
Calcium 37mg 10mg Abalone
Potassium 284mg 314mg Scallop
Iron 3.8mg 0.58mg Abalone
Copper 0.228mg 0.033mg Abalone
Zinc 0.95mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 217mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 591mg 667mg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 5IU
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Manganese 0.07mg 0.029mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 21.7µg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.012mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.024mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 1.076mg Abalone
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.366mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.112mg Abalone
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.15µg Scallop
Folate 14µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Abalone
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 1.646g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 0.082g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 0.222g Abalone
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.173mg Abalone
Threonine 0.838mg 0.629mg Abalone
Isoleucine 0.854mg 0.692mg Abalone
Leucine 1.386mg 1.226mg Abalone
Lysine 1.433mg 1.258mg Abalone
Methionine 0.441mg 0.487mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.597mg Abalone
Valine 0.86mg 0.645mg Abalone
Histidine 0.378mg 0.314mg Abalone
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0.005g Abalone
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Abalone Scallop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Abalone
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone
Abalone contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.