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Caviar vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caviar and Scallop

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Scallop.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 744% more.
  • Caviar contains 136 times more Vitamin A RAE than Scallop. Caviar contains 271µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Scallop contains 2µg.
  • Scallop contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
Caviar
6
:
4
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Iron +1948.3%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +201.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Iron +1948.3%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +201.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%

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.
Caviar
Caviar
10
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +18000%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +796.7%
Caviar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
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 +18000%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +796.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
3
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Fats +2031%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Water +47.9%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 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 +19.8%
Contains more Fats +2031%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Water +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5547.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3235.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5547.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3235.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 4g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 24.6g 20.54g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 0.84g Caviar
Carbs 4g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 264kcal 111kcal Caviar
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 275mg 10mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.58mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 37mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 181mg 314mg Scallop
Sodium 1500mg 667mg Scallop
Zinc 0.95mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.11mg 0.033mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.029mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 21.7µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 5IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 2µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 2IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.012mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.024mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.076mg Scallop
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.366mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.112mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.15µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.173mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.629mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.692mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.226mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.258mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.487mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.597mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.645mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.314mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.104g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.072g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.005g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.082g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.222g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallop
Scallop contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.842g)
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 - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.