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Mussels vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mussels and Scallop

  • Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Scallop is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 910% more than Scallop.
  • Mussels has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 +230%
Contains more IronIron +1058.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23348.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1016.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
~equal in Other ~2.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 +1136.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Scallop Opinion
Calories 172kcal 111kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 20.54g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 0.84g Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 5.41g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 5.41g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 33mg 10mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 314mg Scallop
Iron 6.72mg 0.58mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.033mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 1.55mg Mussels
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 285mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 369mg 667mg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 5IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 2µg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.029mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 21.7µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.012mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.024mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.076mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.366mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.112mg Scallop
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.15µg Mussels
Folate 76µg 20µg Mussels
Trans Fat 0.009g Mussels
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.082g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.222g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.173mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.629mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.692mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.226mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg 1.258mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg 0.487mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.597mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 0.645mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg 0.314mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.072g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.104g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.005g Mussels
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
Mussels Scallop
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
264%
Mussels
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.