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Chinook salmon vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Scallop

  • Chinook salmon is richer than Scallop in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 56% more than Scallop.
  • Chinook salmon has 75 times more Vitamin A than Scallop. Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A, while Scallop has 2µg.
  • Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, 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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +229.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +56.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%

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 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 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 AVitamin A +9820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +833.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 +25.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1492.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~70.25g
~equal in Other ~2.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 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 +6902.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1099.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Scallop Opinion
Calories 231kcal 111kcal Chinook salmon
Protein 25.72g 20.54g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.84g Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 85mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 122mg 37mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 10mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 314mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.58mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.033mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 371mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 60mg 667mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 5IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 149µg 2µg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.012mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.024mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.076mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.366mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.112mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 2.15µg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 20µg Chinook salmon
Trans Fat 0.009g Chinook salmon
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.082g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.222g Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.173mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.629mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.692mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.226mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.258mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.487mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.597mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.645mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.314mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.072g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.104g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.005g Chinook salmon
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
Chinook salmon 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
63%
Chinook salmon
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.