Octopus vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between octopus and scallops
- Octopus is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5, while scallops are higher in phosphorus.
- Octopus covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1410% more than scallops.
- Octopus has 22 times more copper than scallops. Octopus has 0.739mg of copper, while scallops have 0.033mg.
- Scallops are lower in cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +960% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1544.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2139.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +312.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +478.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1574.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +295.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 2.15µg | 1410% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 21.7µg | 123% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.58mg | 112% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.033mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.112mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 426mg | 21% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 20.54g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 41mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 1.076mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.55mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.366mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 667mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 314mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Choline | 81mg | 110.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 111kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 0.84g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.222g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 0.082g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 5.41g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus 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 ($)