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.
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Calcium
+230%
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Iron
+1058.6%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+72.3%
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Copper
+351.5%
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Manganese
+23348.3%
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Selenium
+312.9%
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Phosphorus
+49.5%
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Potassium
+17.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
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Calcium
+230%
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Iron
+1058.6%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+72.3%
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Copper
+351.5%
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Manganese
+23348.3%
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Selenium
+312.9%
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Phosphorus
+49.5%
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Potassium
+17.2%
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.
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Vitamin A
+5980%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2400%
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Vitamin B2
+1650%
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Vitamin B3
+178.8%
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Vitamin B5
+159.6%
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Folate
+280%
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Vitamin B12
+1016.3%
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Vitamin B6
+12%
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Vitamin A
+5980%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2400%
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Vitamin B2
+1650%
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Vitamin B3
+178.8%
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Vitamin B5
+159.6%
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Folate
+280%
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Vitamin B12
+1016.3%
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Vitamin B6
+12%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.9%
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Fats
+433.3%
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Carbs
+36.6%
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Water
+14.9%
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Protein
+15.9%
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Fats
+433.3%
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Carbs
+36.6%
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+14.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1136.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+445.9%
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Saturated Fat
-74.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1136.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+445.9%
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Saturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 7.39g | 5.41g |
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| Protein | 23.8g | 20.54g |
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| Fats | 4.48g | 0.84g |
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| Carbs | 7.39g | 5.41g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 111kcal |
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| Starch | 3.69g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.58mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 37mg | |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 426mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 314mg |
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| Sodium | 369mg | 667mg |
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| Zinc | 2.67mg | 1.55mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.033mg |
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| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 21.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 304IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 91µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 1.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.366mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.112mg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 2.15µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.629mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.692mg |
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| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.226mg |
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| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.258mg |
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| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.487mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.597mg |
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| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.645mg |
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| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.314mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 41mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.85g | 0.218g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.072g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.222g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
286%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins