Scallops vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between scallops and abalone?
- Scallops are richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet abalone is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Scallops' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
- Scallops have 2 times more phosphorus than abalone. Scallops have 426mg of phosphorus, while abalone has 217mg.
- Scallops contain less cholesterol.
We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +63.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270% |
| Contains more IronIron | +555.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.7% |
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +684.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +707.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.3% |
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Protein
~19.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3242.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +655% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 0.69µg | 61% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 51.8µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 2.87mg | 50% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 3.8mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 217mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.228mg | 22% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 94mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.22mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1.676g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 6.78g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 2.741g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1.646g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 1.9mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.95mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 189kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 591mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 11.05g | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 19.63g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 314mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 11.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 0.854mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 1.433mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.715mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.054g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.046g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
32%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
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 ($)
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.