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Eel vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eel and scallops?

  • Eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet scallops are richer in selenium and phosphorus.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 76% higher.
  • Eel has 15 times more vitamin B1 than scallops. Eel has 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while scallops have 0.012mg.
  • Scallops contain less saturated fat.

We used Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
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 +160%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.4%
~equal in Potassium ~314mg
~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.
Eel
Eel
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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 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1679.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 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 +11141.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Scallops DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1137µg 2µg 126%
Cholesterol 161mg 41mg 40%
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 2.15µg 31%
Sodium 65mg 667mg 26%
Selenium 8.3µg 21.7µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.218g 0.082g 23%
Fats 14.95g 0.84g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.076mg 21%
Phosphorus 277mg 426mg 21%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.012mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.023g 0.218g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.222g 7%
Protein 23.65g 20.54g 6%
Calories 236kcal 111kcal 6%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.55mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.112mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Carbs 0g 5.41g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.024mg 2%
Calcium 26mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.366mg 2%
Iron 0.64mg 0.58mg 1%
Potassium 349mg 314mg 1%
Folate 17µg 20µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Copper 0.029mg 0.033mg 0%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.037mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 1.922mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 2.171mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 1.218mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 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
Eel 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
72%
Eel
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.