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Mackerel vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Scallop?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Scallop is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 702% more.
  • Mackerel has 19 times more Saturated Fat than Scallop. While Mackerel has 4.176g of Saturated Fat, Scallop has only 0.218g.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types in this article.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +162.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +170.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%

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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +783.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2020.2%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +8443.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1836.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Scallop Opinion
Calories 262kcal 111kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 20.54g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.84g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 75mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 97mg 37mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 10mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 314mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.58mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.033mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 278mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 83mg 667mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 5IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 54µg 2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 51.6µg 21.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.024mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.076mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.366mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.112mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.15µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Mackerel
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.082g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.222g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.173mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.629mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.692mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.226mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.258mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.487mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.597mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.645mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.314mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.072g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.104g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.005g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.958g)
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 - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.