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Eel vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eel and Scallop?

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Scallop is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 126% higher.
  • Eel has 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Scallop. Eel has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Scallop has 0.012mg.
  • Scallop contains 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% 227% 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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75640%
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 Scallop
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 Scallop Opinion
Calories 236kcal 111kcal Eel
Protein 23.65g 20.54g Eel
Fats 14.95g 0.84g Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 161mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 26mg 10mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 314mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 0.58mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.033mg Scallop
Zinc 2.08mg 1.55mg Eel
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 277mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 65mg 667mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 5IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 2µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.029mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 21.7µg Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.012mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.024mg Eel
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.076mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.366mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.112mg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 2.15µg Eel
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Eel
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.082g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.222g Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.173mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.629mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.692mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.226mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.258mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.487mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.597mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.645mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.314mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.072g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.005g Eel
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
Eel 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
60%
Eel
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop 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. 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.