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Octopus raw vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are octopus raw and scallop different?

  • Octopus raw is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, while scallop is higher in phosphorus.
  • Octopus raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 775% more than scallop.
  • Scallop is lower in cholesterol.

Mollusks, octopus, common, raw and Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 16% 31% 199% 145% 46% 80% 30% 3.3% 244%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.8% 18% 14% 7.7% 25% 143% 51% 2.2% 70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +1294.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1791.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%

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.
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 17% 15% 24% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 39% 30% 83% 2500% 0.25% 12% 35%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 1.8% 3.5% 13% 13% 17% 176% 0% 12% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1318.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~65mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 80%
Protein: 14.91 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 2.2 g
Water: 80.25 g
Other: 1.6 g
12% 3% 83% 2%
Protein: 12.06 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 3.18 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +112.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%
~equal in Water ~82.53g
~equal in Other ~1.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
42% 16% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.128 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus raw Scallop DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.41µg 775%
Iron 5.3mg 0.38mg 62%
Selenium 44.8µg 12.8µg 58%
Copper 0.435mg 0.023mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.073mg 22%
Phosphorus 186mg 334mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 0.703mg 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0mg 8%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.91mg 7%
Sodium 230mg 392mg 7%
Protein 14.91g 12.06g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.215mg 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Calcium 53mg 6mg 5%
Vitamin A 45µg 1µg 5%
Potassium 350mg 205mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.007mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.13g 1%
Calories 82kcal 69kcal 1%
Starch 2.17g 1%
Fats 1.04g 0.49g 1%
Carbs 2.2g 3.18g 0%
Net carbs 2.2g 3.18g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Folate 16µg 16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Choline 65mg 65mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.227g 0.128g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0.048g 0%
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.102mg 0%
Threonine 0.642mg 0.369mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.649mg 0.406mg 0%
Leucine 1.049mg 0.72mg 0%
Lysine 1.114mg 0.739mg 0%
Methionine 0.336mg 0.286mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.534mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.651mg 0.379mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.185mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.076g 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Octopus raw Scallop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
213%
Octopus raw
21%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
Octopus raw
35%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Octopus raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174218/nutrients
  2. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174220/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.