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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 of 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.
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
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1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +1294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.6%
Contains more Copper +1791.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Octopus raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 199% 22% 80% 31% 30% 46% 145% 4% 245%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 15% 16% 144% 19% 52% 25% 8% 3% 70%
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +1294.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.6%
Contains more Copper +1791.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
10
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0
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1318.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 16
Equal in Choline - 65
Octopus raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 9% 24% 0% 17% 8% 10% 40% 30% 84% 12% 2500% 36% 1%
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 14% 13% 17% 12% 177% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1318.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 16
Equal in Choline - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
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3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Equal in Water - 82.53
Equal in Other - 1.74
Octopus raw
15% 2% 80%
Protein: 14.91 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 2.2 g
Water: 80.25 g
Other: 1.6 g
Scallop
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 Protein +23.6%
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Carbs +44.5%
Equal in Water - 82.53
Equal in Other - 1.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
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1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Octopus raw
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Scallop
42% 16% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.128 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 2.2g 3.18g Scallop
Protein 14.91g 12.06g Octopus raw
Fats 1.04g 0.49g Octopus raw
Carbs 2.2g 3.18g Scallop
Calories 82kcal 69kcal Octopus raw
Starch 2.17g Scallop
Calcium 53mg 6mg Octopus raw
Iron 5.3mg 0.38mg Octopus raw
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Octopus raw
Phosphorus 186mg 334mg Scallop
Potassium 350mg 205mg Octopus raw
Sodium 230mg 392mg Octopus raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.91mg Octopus raw
Copper 0.435mg 0.023mg Octopus raw
Manganese 0.025mg 0.017mg Octopus raw
Selenium 44.8µg 12.8µg Octopus raw
Vitamin A 150IU 3IU Octopus raw
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 1µg Octopus raw
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0mg Octopus raw
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Scallop
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.007mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 0.703mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.215mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.073mg Octopus raw
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.41µg Octopus raw
Choline 65mg 65mg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Octopus raw
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0.102mg Octopus raw
Threonine 0.642mg 0.369mg Octopus raw
Isoleucine 0.649mg 0.406mg Octopus raw
Leucine 1.049mg 0.72mg Octopus raw
Lysine 1.114mg 0.739mg Octopus raw
Methionine 0.336mg 0.286mg Octopus raw
Phenylalanine 0.534mg 0.351mg Octopus raw
Valine 0.651mg 0.379mg Octopus raw
Histidine 0.286mg 0.185mg Octopus raw
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.005g Octopus raw
Saturated Fat 0.227g 0.128g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.061g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.076g 0.042g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Octopus raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.048g Octopus raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.13g Octopus raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Scallop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g Scallop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Scallop
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus raw Scallop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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.