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Fish sticks vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sticks and Scallop?

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Scallop is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Scallop is lower.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
5
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5
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +527.6%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Zinc +269%
Contains more Selenium +38.2%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Manganese +527.6%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Zinc +269%
Contains more Selenium +38.2%

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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
7
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Fats +1832.1%
Contains more Carbs +300.4%
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Water +41.9%
Contains more Other +85%
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +1832.1%
Contains more Carbs +300.4%
Contains more Protein +86.6%
Contains more Water +41.9%
Contains more Other +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3793.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3424.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3793.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3424.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
6
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0
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Starch +454.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Fish sticks
92% 3% 3%
Starch: 20.46 g
Sucrose: 0.56 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0.58 g
Galactose: 0 g
Scallop
100%
Starch: 3.69 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +454.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 5.41g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 16.23g 0.84g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 5.41g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 111kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g 3.69g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g 0g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Scallop
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 10mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.58mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 191mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 185mg 314mg Scallop
Sodium 402mg 667mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.059mg 0.033mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.029mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 21.7µg Scallop
Vitamin A 18IU 5IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Fish sticks
Vitamin E 6.88mg 0mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.012mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.024mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 1.076mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.366mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.112mg Scallop
Folate 24µg 20µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.15µg Scallop
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.173mg Scallop
Threonine 0.372mg 0.629mg Scallop
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.692mg Scallop
Leucine 0.852mg 1.226mg Scallop
Lysine 0.795mg 1.258mg Scallop
Methionine 0.296mg 0.487mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.597mg Scallop
Valine 0.5mg 0.645mg Scallop
Histidine 0.23mg 0.314mg Scallop
Cholesterol 28mg 41mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g 0.009g Scallop
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.005g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.082g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.222g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks 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
34%
Fish sticks
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.