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Ling fish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ling fish and Scallop different?

  • Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Scallop is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Scallop covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 62% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Scallop. Ling fish contains 0.127mg of Vitamin B1, while Scallop contains 0.012mg.
  • Ling fish is lower in Sodium.

Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types were used 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
8
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +327.3%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +43.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Copper +327.3%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +55%

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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
6
:
5
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.366
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.366

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +211.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.84
Equal in Water - 70.25
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +211.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.84
Equal in Water - 70.25

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 24.35g 20.54g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 0.84g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 111kcal
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 44mg 10mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.58mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 486mg 314mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 667mg Ling fish
Zinc 1mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.141mg 0.033mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.029mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 5IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 2µg Ling fish
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.012mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.024mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.076mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.366mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.112mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.15µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.173mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.629mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.692mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.226mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.258mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.487mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.597mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.645mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.314mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.218g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
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
Ling fish Scallop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
28%
Ling fish
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.