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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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 +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +251.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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 +220%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.366mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +92.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~20.54g
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 +468.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 109kcal 111kcal Scallop
Protein 22.23g 20.54g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 0.84g Rockfish
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 61mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 183IU 2IU Rockfish
Magnesium 33mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 17mg 10mg Rockfish
Potassium 467mg 314mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 0.58mg Scallop
Copper 0.041mg 0.033mg Rockfish
Zinc 0.43mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 0g 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 248mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 89mg 667mg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 5IU Rockfish
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg Rockfish
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg 0µg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 76.2µg 21.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.15µg Scallop
Folate 10µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.009g Scallop
Choline 78.7mg 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 0.082g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.222g Rockfish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.072g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.104g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.005g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rockfish 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
45%
Rockfish
32%
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.