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Scallop vs. Octopus raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Octopus raw different?

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, while Octopus raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Octopus raw covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 775% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Octopus raw. Scallop contains 334mg of Phosphorus, while Octopus raw contains 186mg.
  • Octopus raw is lower in Sodium.

Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, octopus, common, raw 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 16% 1.8% 18% 14% 7.7% 25% 143% 51% 2.2% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 16% 31% 199% 145% 46% 80% 30% 3.3% 244%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +1294.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1791.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 1.8% 3.5% 13% 13% 17% 176% 0% 12% 35%
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 17% 9% 24% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 39% 30% 83% 2500% 0.25% 12% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1318.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~65mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 83% 2%
Protein: 12.06 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 3.18 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 1.74 g
15% 2% 80%
Protein: 14.91 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 2.2 g
Water: 80.25 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +112.2%
~equal in Water ~80.25g
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 16% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.128 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +237.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Octopus raw Opinion
Calories 69kcal 82kcal Octopus raw
Protein 12.06g 14.91g Octopus raw
Fats 0.49g 1.04g Octopus raw
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Octopus raw
Net carbs 3.18g 2.2g Scallop
Carbs 3.18g 2.2g Scallop
Cholesterol 24mg 48mg Scallop
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Scallop
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Octopus raw
Calcium 6mg 53mg Octopus raw
Potassium 205mg 350mg Octopus raw
Iron 0.38mg 5.3mg Octopus raw
Copper 0.023mg 0.435mg Octopus raw
Zinc 0.91mg 1.68mg Octopus raw
Starch 2.17g Scallop
Phosphorus 334mg 186mg Scallop
Sodium 392mg 230mg Octopus raw
Vitamin A 3IU 150IU Octopus raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 45µg Octopus raw
Vitamin E 0mg 1.2mg Octopus raw
Manganese 0.017mg 0.025mg Octopus raw
Selenium 12.8µg 44.8µg Octopus raw
Vitamin B1 0.007mg 0.03mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.04mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B3 0.703mg 2.1mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.5mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.36mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B12 1.41µg 20µg Octopus raw
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Octopus raw
Folate 16µg 16µg
Trans Fat 0.005g Octopus raw
Choline 65mg 65mg
Saturated Fat 0.128g 0.227g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.162g Octopus raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.239g Octopus raw
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.167mg Octopus raw
Threonine 0.369mg 0.642mg Octopus raw
Isoleucine 0.406mg 0.649mg Octopus raw
Leucine 0.72mg 1.049mg Octopus raw
Lysine 0.739mg 1.114mg Octopus raw
Methionine 0.286mg 0.336mg Octopus raw
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.534mg Octopus raw
Valine 0.379mg 0.651mg Octopus raw
Histidine 0.185mg 0.286mg Octopus raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.042g 0.076g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.081g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Octopus raw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Scallop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallop Octopus raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
213%
Octopus raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Scallop
82%
Octopus raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus raw
Octopus 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Octopus raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174218/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.