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Rockfish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rockfish and Scallop

  • Rockfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 99% higher.
  • Rockfish has 92 times more Vitamin D than Scallop. While Rockfish has 183IU of Vitamin D, Scallop has only 2IU.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry 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 Calcium +70%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Selenium +251.2%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +260.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Selenium +251.2%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +260.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.366
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.366

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 20.54
Equal in Water - 70.25
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 20.54
Equal in Water - 70.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 22.23g 20.54g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 0.84g Rockfish
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 109kcal 111kcal Scallop
Starch 0g 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 17mg 10mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 0.58mg Scallop
Magnesium 33mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 248mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 467mg 314mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 667mg Rockfish
Zinc 0.43mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.041mg 0.033mg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 76.2µg 21.7µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 5IU Rockfish
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 2µg Rockfish
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU 2IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg 0µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.012mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.024mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 1.076mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.366mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.112mg Rockfish
Folate 10µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.15µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.173mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.629mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.692mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.226mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 1.258mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.487mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.597mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 0.645mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.314mg Rockfish
Cholesterol 61mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.009g Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.104g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.072g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.005g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 0.082g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.222g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Rockfish

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Rockfish Scallop
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Rockfish
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish 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 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.

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.