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Cod vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod and Scallop?

  • Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E, yet Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 46% higher.
  • Cod contains less Sodium.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Cod
Cod
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
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 CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg

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.
Cod
Cod
9
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 3.3% 2.8% 16% 36% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
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 +840%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +659%
~equal in Protein ~20.54g
~equal in Fats ~0.84g
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Scallop Opinion
Calories 105kcal 111kcal Scallop
Protein 22.83g 20.54g Cod
Fats 0.86g 0.84g Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 55mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 46IU 2IU Cod
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Cod
Calcium 14mg 10mg Cod
Potassium 244mg 314mg Scallop
Iron 0.49mg 0.58mg Scallop
Copper 0.036mg 0.033mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 138mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 78mg 667mg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 5IU Cod
Vitamin A 14µg 2µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.81mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 37.6µg 21.7µg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.012mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.024mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 1.076mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.366mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.112mg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.15µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Cod
Folate 8µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Cod
Choline 83.7mg 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.218g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.082g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.222g Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.173mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.629mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.692mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 1.226mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 1.258mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.487mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.597mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 0.645mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.314mg Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.104g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.005g Cod
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
Cod 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
31%
Cod
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.