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Bluefish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bluefish and Scallop different?

  • Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bluefish is 170% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 69 times more Vitamin A than Scallop. While Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A, Scallop contains only 2µg.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
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 +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
~equal in Iron ~0.58mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.029mg

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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 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 AVitamin A +9080%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +189.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more FatsFats +547.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 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 +2701.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Scallop Opinion
Calories 159kcal 111kcal Bluefish
Protein 25.69g 20.54g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 0.84g Bluefish
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 76mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 10mg Scallop
Potassium 477mg 314mg Bluefish
Iron 0.62mg 0.58mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.033mg Bluefish
Zinc 1.04mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 291mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 77mg 667mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 459IU 5IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 2µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.012mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.024mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 1.076mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.366mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.112mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 2.15µg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Bluefish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.082g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.222g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.173mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.629mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 0.692mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.226mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 1.258mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.487mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.597mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 0.645mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.314mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.072g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.104g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.005g Bluefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Scallop
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
88%
Bluefish
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.954g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.