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Scallop vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallop and Abalone?

  • Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Abalone is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Scallop has 2 times more Phosphorus than Abalone. Scallop has 426mg of Phosphorus, while Abalone has 217mg.
  • Scallop contains 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.
Scallop
Scallop
3
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7
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +555.2%
Contains more Magnesium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Copper +590.9%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +138.7%
Equal in Potassium - 284
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Abalone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +555.2%
Contains more Magnesium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Copper +590.9%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +138.7%
Equal in Potassium - 284

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
5
:
6
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 5
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Abalone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Fats +707.1%
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.63
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Abalone
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Fats +707.1%
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3242.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +655%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Abalone
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3242.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Scallop Abalone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Abalone Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 11.05g Abalone
Protein 20.54g 19.63g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 6.78g Abalone
Carbs 5.41g 11.05g Abalone
Calories 111kcal 189kcal Abalone
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 37mg Abalone
Iron 0.58mg 3.8mg Abalone
Magnesium 37mg 56mg Abalone
Phosphorus 426mg 217mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 284mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 591mg Abalone
Zinc 1.55mg 0.95mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.228mg Abalone
Manganese 0.029mg 0.07mg Abalone
Selenium 21.7µg 51.8µg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 5IU
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.13mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.9mg Abalone
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.15mg Abalone
Folate 20µg 14µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.69µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.224mg Abalone
Threonine 0.629mg 0.838mg Abalone
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.854mg Abalone
Leucine 1.226mg 1.386mg Abalone
Lysine 1.258mg 1.433mg Abalone
Methionine 0.487mg 0.441mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.715mg Abalone
Valine 0.645mg 0.86mg Abalone
Histidine 0.314mg 0.378mg Abalone
Cholesterol 41mg 94mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Abalone
Saturated Fat 0.218g 1.646g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.054g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.676g Abalone
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
30%
Scallop
36%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone
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.

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/167742/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.