Scallop vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between scallop and lobster
- Scallop has more phosphorus; however, lobster is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Lobster covers your daily copper needs 170% more than scallop.
- Lobster has 2 times less phosphorus than scallop. Scallop has 334mg of phosphorus, while lobster has 185mg.
- Scallop contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat.
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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 IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6639.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +282.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +471.1% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +675.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Water
~78.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +427.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 1.55mg | 170% |
| Selenium | 12.8µg | 73.1µg | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 146mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.91mg | 4.05mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 1.667mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 334mg | 185mg | 21% |
| Protein | 12.06g | 19g | 14% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.703mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 486mg | 4% |
| Choline | 65mg | 80.9mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.253g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.13g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.41µg | 1.43µg | 1% |
| Calories | 69kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.007mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 230mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.18g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.128g | 0.208g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.102mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.369mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.406mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.72mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.739mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.379mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.042g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallop contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster 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 ($)