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Butterfish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterfish and Scallop

  • Butterfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Butterfish has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Scallop. While Butterfish has 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, Scallop has only 0.012mg.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.

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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 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 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 CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.58mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
~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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +1123.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
~equal in Protein ~20.54g
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Scallop Opinion
Calories 187kcal 111kcal Butterfish
Protein 22.15g 20.54g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 0.84g Butterfish
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 83mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 28mg 10mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 314mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.58mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.033mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 308mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 114mg 667mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 5IU Butterfish
Vitamin A 33µg 2µg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.012mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.024mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 1.076mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.366mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.112mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 2.15µg Scallop
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Butterfish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.173mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.629mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.692mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.226mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.258mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.487mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.597mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.645mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.314mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish Scallop
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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
44%
Butterfish
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.