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Monkfish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monkfish and Scallop

  • Monkfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Scallop has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Scallop covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 46% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallop. While Monkfish contains 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, Scallop contains only 0.112mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.

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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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
5
:
4
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Iron +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.5%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.033
Equal in Manganese - 0.029
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 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 Potassium +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Iron +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.5%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.033
Equal in Manganese - 0.029

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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
6
:
6
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.7%
Monkfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 4% 8% 17% 48% 11% 64% 6% 130% 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 +820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Fats +132.1%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202%
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 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 +132.1%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +202%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 18.56g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 1.95g 0.84g Monkfish
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 97kcal 111kcal Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 0.41mg 0.58mg Scallop
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 256mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 513mg 314mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 667mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.036mg 0.033mg Monkfish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.029mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 5IU Monkfish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Monkfish
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.012mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.024mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.076mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.366mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.112mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.15µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.173mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg 0.629mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.692mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg 1.226mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg 1.258mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.487mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.597mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg 0.645mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.314mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 41mg Monkfish
Trans Fat 0.009g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.218g Monkfish
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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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish 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
24%
Monkfish
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.