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Grouper fish vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between grouper fish and scallops

  • Grouper fish has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin A; however, scallops are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Scallops' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% more.
  • Grouper fish contains 25 times more vitamin A than scallops. Grouper fish contains 50µg of vitamin A, while scallops contain 2µg.
  • Grouper fish contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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 +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more IronIron +96.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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 0% 17% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 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 +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +492%
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 +226.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Scallops DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.15µg 61%
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg 46%
Phosphorus 143mg 426mg 40%
Sodium 53mg 667mg 27%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.112mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.366mg 10%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.55mg 9%
Protein 24.84g 20.54g 9%
Iron 1.14mg 0.58mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.012mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 2µg 5%
Potassium 475mg 314mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.076mg 4%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.41g 2%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Cholesterol 47mg 41mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 10mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.029mg 1%
Fats 1.3g 0.84g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.024mg 1%
Copper 0.045mg 0.033mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.222g 1%
Calories 118kcal 111kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 37mg 37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Saturated fat 0.299g 0.218g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.268g 0.082g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 2.019mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.735mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 1.28mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.731mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 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
Grouper fish 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
21%
Grouper fish
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallops
Scallops is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.