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Mullet fish vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mullet fish and scallops?

  • Mullet fish is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet scallops are richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Scallops' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
  • Mullet fish has 8 times more vitamin B1 than scallops. Mullet fish has 0.1mg of vitamin B1, while scallops have 0.012mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less sodium.

We used Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types in this comparison.

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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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 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 CalciumCalcium +210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +143.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.8%

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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +760%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +478.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~70.25g
~equal in Other ~2.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1585.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Scallops DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.15µg 79%
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg 46%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 1.076mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.112mg 29%
Sodium 71mg 667mg 26%
Phosphorus 244mg 426mg 26%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Copper 0.141mg 0.033mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.366mg 10%
Iron 1.41mg 0.58mg 10%
Protein 24.81g 20.54g 9%
Cholesterol 63mg 41mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.012mg 7%
Zinc 0.88mg 1.55mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.218g 6%
Fats 4.86g 0.84g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.024mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.222g 5%
Potassium 458mg 314mg 4%
Vitamin A 42µg 2µg 4%
Folate 10µg 20µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 0.082g 3%
Calories 150kcal 111kcal 2%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Calcium 31mg 10mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.41g 2%
Magnesium 33mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mullet fish Scallops
Low Calories diet ok
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
30%
Mullet fish
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.