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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
5
:
5
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Zinc +167.2%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Equal in Copper - 0.033
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Zinc +167.2%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Equal in Copper - 0.033

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
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +659%
Equal in Protein - 20.54
Equal in Fats - 0.84
Equal in Water - 70.25
Cod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Scallop
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 Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +659%
Equal in Protein - 20.54
Equal in Fats - 0.84
Equal in Water - 70.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
3
:
0
Scallop
Scallop
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%
Cod
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 22.83g 20.54g Cod
Fats 0.86g 0.84g Cod
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 105kcal 111kcal Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 14mg 10mg Cod
Iron 0.49mg 0.58mg Scallop
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 244mg 314mg Scallop
Sodium 78mg 667mg Cod
Zinc 0.58mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.036mg 0.033mg Cod
Manganese 0.02mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 37.6µg 21.7µg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 5IU Cod
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Cod
Vitamin E 0.81mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU 2IU Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 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
Folate 8µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.15µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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
Cholesterol 55mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 0.218g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.104g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.005g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.082g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.222g Cod
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
Cod Scallop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Cod
30%
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.