Oysters vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oysters and scallops different?
- Oysters is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, scallops are richer in phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for oysters is 700% higher.
- Oysters contains 173 times more copper than scallops. While oysters contains 5.707mg of copper, scallops contain only 0.033mg.
- Scallops have 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1060% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1487.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17193.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4971% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1937.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +714% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +307.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +517.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +375.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +310% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 1.55mg | 700% |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 2.15µg | 640% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.033mg | 630% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 0.58mg | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 426mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 21.7µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.029mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 667mg | 22% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 20.54g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 41mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.024mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.222g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.076mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 314mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 0.84g | 4% |
| Choline | 130mg | 110.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 0.218g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.366mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 0.082g | 1% |
| Starch | 0.9g | 3.69g | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 5.41g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallops is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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