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Ling fish vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ling fish and scallops different?

  • Ling fish is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while scallops are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Scallops cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 62% more than ling fish.
  • Ling fish contains 11 times more vitamin B1 than scallops. Ling fish contains 0.127mg of vitamin B1, while scallops contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%

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% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 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 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.366mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 +18.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +211.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.84g
~equal in Water ~70.25g

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 Scallops
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 Scallops DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.15µg 63%
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg 46%
Phosphorus 254mg 426mg 25%
Sodium 173mg 667mg 21%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.112mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.024mg 16%
Copper 0.141mg 0.033mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.076mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.012mg 10%
Magnesium 81mg 37mg 10%
Protein 24.35g 20.54g 8%
Potassium 486mg 314mg 5%
Zinc 1mg 1.55mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 2µg 4%
Folate 8µg 20µg 3%
Cholesterol 51mg 41mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 10mg 3%
Iron 0.83mg 0.58mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.41g 2%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Saturated fat 0.218g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1%
Calories 111kcal 111kcal 0%
Fats 0.82g 0.84g 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.029mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.366mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.067mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 1.979mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 2.236mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 1.254mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.717mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Ling fish Scallops
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Ling fish
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops 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. 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.