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Scallop vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Lobster Raw different?

  • Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Lobster Raw is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lobster Raw is 147% higher.
  • Scallop contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Lobster Raw. While Scallop contains 334mg of Phosphorus, Lobster Raw contains only 161mg.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw 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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
6
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.9%
Contains more Copper +5765.2%
Contains more Manganese +229.4%
Contains more Selenium +396.9%
Equal in Potassium - 200
Equal in Sodium - 423
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 15% 16% 144% 19% 52% 25% 8% 3% 70%
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +287.9%
Contains more Copper +5765.2%
Contains more Manganese +229.4%
Contains more Selenium +396.9%
Equal in Potassium - 200
Equal in Sodium - 423

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.
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
7
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.014
Equal in Choline - 70.3
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 14% 13% 17% 12% 177% 36% 0%
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 39% 0%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.014
Equal in Choline - 70.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
3
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Equal in Water - 80.95
Equal in Other - 1.78
Scallop
12% 3% 83% 2%
Protein: 12.06 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 3.18 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 1.74 g
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Equal in Water - 80.95
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.7%
Scallop
42% 16% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.128 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Lobster Raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.18g 0g Scallop
Protein 12.06g 16.52g Lobster Raw
Fats 0.49g 0.75g Lobster Raw
Carbs 3.18g 0g Scallop
Calories 69kcal 77kcal Lobster Raw
Starch 2.17g 0g Scallop
Calcium 6mg 84mg Lobster Raw
Iron 0.38mg 0.26mg Scallop
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 334mg 161mg Scallop
Potassium 205mg 200mg Scallop
Sodium 392mg 423mg Scallop
Zinc 0.91mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.023mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.017mg 0.056mg Lobster Raw
Selenium 12.8µg 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 3IU 4IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 1IU 1IU
Vitamin B1 0.007mg 0.02mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.014mg Scallop
Vitamin B3 0.703mg 1.591mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.104mg Lobster Raw
Folate 16µg 10µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 1.41µg 1.25µg Scallop
Choline 65mg 70.3mg Lobster Raw
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.215mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.369mg 0.654mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0.406mg 0.723mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 0.72mg 1.197mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 0.739mg 1.24mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.286mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.68mg Lobster Raw
Valine 0.379mg 0.741mg Lobster Raw
Histidine 0.185mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Cholesterol 24mg 127mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.011g Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.128g 0.181g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.068g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.042g 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.22g Lobster Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.296g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g Scallop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Scallop
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Scallop
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Scallop
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallop
Scallop contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw 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 ($)

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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174220/nutrients
  2. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.