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Croaker vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between croaker and scallops

  • Croaker is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, scallops are richer in phosphorus and zinc.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Croaker has 16 times more saturated fat than scallops. While croaker has 3.476g of saturated fat, scallops have only 0.218g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
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 +220%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%
~equal in Potassium ~314mg

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% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.15µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 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 +1408.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 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 +6387.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Scallops DV% diff.
Selenium 38.8µg 21.7µg 31%
Phosphorus 217mg 426mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.076mg 20%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Fats 12.67g 0.84g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.222g 18%
Saturated fat 3.476g 0.218g 15%
Cholesterol 84mg 41mg 14%
Sodium 348mg 667mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.32g 0.082g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.112mg 11%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.55mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.024mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.366mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.012mg 7%
Calories 221kcal 111kcal 6%
Protein 18.2g 20.54g 5%
Copper 0.065mg 0.033mg 4%
Iron 0.86mg 0.58mg 4%
Folate 34µg 20µg 4%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.029mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 23µg 2µg 2%
Calcium 32mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.15µg 2%
Magnesium 42mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 7.54g 5.41g 1%
Potassium 340mg 314mg 1%
Net carbs 7.14g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.788mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.847mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 1.48mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 1.571mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.525mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 0.947mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.525mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Scallops
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
41%
Croaker
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/nutrients
  2. Scallops - 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.