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Oysters vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Scallop different?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 700% higher.
  • Oysters contains 173 times more Copper than Scallop. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Scallop contains only 0.033mg.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed are the varieties 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.
Oysters
Oysters
7
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +1487.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +4971%
Contains more Copper +17193.9%
Contains more Manganese +1937.9%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +1487.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +4971%
Contains more Copper +17193.9%
Contains more Manganese +1937.9%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
Oysters
Oysters
8
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +714%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +714%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Equal in Carbs - 5.41
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 +307.1%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Equal in Carbs - 5.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +310%
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +310%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 5.41g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 3.42g 0.84g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 5.41g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 111kcal Scallop
Starch 0.9g 3.69g Scallop
Sugar 1.23g 0g Scallop
Calcium 116mg 10mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.58mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 194mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 139mg 314mg Scallop
Sodium 166mg 667mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.55mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.033mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.029mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 21.7µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 5IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 2µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.012mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.024mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.076mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.366mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.112mg Scallop
Folate 14µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.15µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.173mg Scallop
Threonine 0.046mg 0.629mg Scallop
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.692mg Scallop
Leucine 0.716mg 1.226mg Scallop
Lysine 0.762mg 1.258mg Scallop
Methionine 0.257mg 0.487mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.597mg Scallop
Valine 0.523mg 0.645mg Scallop
Histidine 0.22mg 0.314mg Scallop
Cholesterol 79mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.009g Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.104g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.072g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.005g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.082g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.222g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
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 - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.