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Halibut vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halibut and Scallop?

  • Halibut is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Halibut has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Scallop. Halibut has 3.102g of Saturated Fat, while Scallop has 0.218g.

We used Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 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 IronIron +46.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.3%
~equal in Potassium ~314mg

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% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 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 AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +124%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 FatsFats +2011.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +51%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 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 +13000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halibut 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 Halibut Scallop Opinion
Calories 239kcal 111kcal Halibut
Protein 18.42g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 17.74g 0.84g Halibut
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 59mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 33mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 4mg 10mg Scallop
Potassium 344mg 314mg Halibut
Iron 0.85mg 0.58mg Halibut
Copper 0.038mg 0.033mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 210mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 103mg 667mg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 5IU Halibut
Vitamin A 18µg 2µg Halibut
Manganese 0.015mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.012mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.024mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 1.076mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.366mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.112mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.15µg Scallop
Folate 1µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Halibut
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.082g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.222g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.173mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg 0.629mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.692mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg 1.226mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg 1.258mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.487mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.597mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg 0.645mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg 0.314mg Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.072g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.104g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.005g Halibut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
26%
Halibut
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.884g)
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 - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.