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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.
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% 9% 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% 0.18% 0% 0% 1.8% 3.5% 13% 13% 17% 176% 0% 12% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 82kcal 69kcal Octopus raw
Protein 14.91g 12.06g Octopus raw
Fats 1.04g 0.49g Octopus raw
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Octopus raw
Net carbs 2.2g 3.18g Scallop
Carbs 2.2g 3.18g Scallop
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg Scallop
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Scallop
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Octopus raw
Calcium 53mg 6mg Octopus raw
Potassium 350mg 205mg Octopus raw
Iron 5.3mg 0.38mg Octopus raw
Copper 0.435mg 0.023mg Octopus raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.91mg Octopus raw
Starch 2.17g Scallop
Phosphorus 186mg 334mg Scallop
Sodium 230mg 392mg Octopus raw
Vitamin A 150IU 3IU Octopus raw
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 1µg Octopus raw
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0mg Octopus raw
Manganese 0.025mg 0.017mg Octopus raw
Selenium 44.8µg 12.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.41µg Octopus raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Octopus raw
Folate 16µg 16µg
Trans Fat 0.005g Octopus raw
Choline 65mg 65mg
Saturated Fat 0.227g 0.128g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.048g Octopus raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.13g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.076g 0.042g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.061g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Octopus raw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Scallop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g Scallop

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.