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Sablefish vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sablefish and scallops different?

  • Sablefish is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin A, while scallops are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Sablefish covers your daily need for selenium, 46% more than scallops.
  • Sablefish contains 51 times more vitamin A than scallops. Sablefish contains 102µg of vitamin A, while scallops contain 2µg.
  • Scallops are lower in saturated fat.

Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed 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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +91.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more IronIron +182.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +278%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%

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 0% 34% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.3%
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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 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 +2235.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +770.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 61% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 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 +12495.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1079.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sablefish Scallops
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 Sablefish Scallops DV% diff.
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.15µg 30%
Phosphorus 215mg 426mg 30%
Fats 19.62g 0.84g 29%
Sodium 72mg 667mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 10.328g 0.082g 26%
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 1.076mg 25%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.112mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.099g 0.218g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.222g 16%
Iron 1.64mg 0.58mg 13%
Vitamin A 102µg 2µg 11%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.55mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.366mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.012mg 9%
Magnesium 71mg 37mg 8%
Protein 17.19g 20.54g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.024mg 7%
Calories 250kcal 111kcal 7%
Cholesterol 63mg 41mg 7%
Potassium 459mg 314mg 4%
Calcium 45mg 10mg 4%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Carbs 0g 5.41g 2%
Copper 0.028mg 0.033mg 1%
Folate 17µg 20µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.029mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.754mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.792mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 1.397mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 1.579mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.509mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 0.886mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.506mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Scallops
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
39%
Sablefish
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/nutrients
  2. Scallops - 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.