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Pompano vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pompano and Scallop different?

  • Pompano is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pompano is 56% higher.
  • Pompano contains 21 times more Saturated Fat than Scallop. While Pompano contains 4.499g of Saturated Fat, Scallop contains only 0.218g.

Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed are the varieties 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 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%

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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1345.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.458 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3942.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +556.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pompano Scallop Opinion
Calories 211kcal 111kcal Pompano
Protein 23.69g 20.54g Pompano
Fats 12.14g 0.84g Pompano
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 64mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 31mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 43mg 10mg Pompano
Potassium 636mg 314mg Pompano
Iron 0.67mg 0.58mg Pompano
Copper 0.078mg 0.033mg Pompano
Zinc 0.69mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 341mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 76mg 667mg Pompano
Vitamin A 120IU 5IU Pompano
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg Pompano
Manganese 0.025mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Pompano
Vitamin B1 0.68mg 0.012mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.024mg Pompano
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.076mg Pompano
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.366mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.112mg Pompano
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.15µg Scallop
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Pompano
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 4.499g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 3.315g 0.082g Pompano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.458g 0.222g Pompano
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.173mg Pompano
Threonine 1.038mg 0.629mg Pompano
Isoleucine 1.092mg 0.692mg Pompano
Leucine 1.925mg 1.226mg Pompano
Lysine 2.175mg 1.258mg Pompano
Methionine 0.701mg 0.487mg Pompano
Phenylalanine 0.925mg 0.597mg Pompano
Valine 1.22mg 0.645mg Pompano
Histidine 0.697mg 0.314mg Pompano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.224g 0.072g Pompano
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.104g Pompano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.259g 0.005g Pompano
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pompano Scallop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Pompano
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pompano
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/nutrients
  2. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.