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Scallop vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Scallop and Alaska pollock?

  • Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% more.
  • Scallop has 3 times more Zinc than Alaska pollock. While Scallop has 1.55mg of Zinc, Alaska pollock has only 0.57mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Alaska pollock is lower.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types 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
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6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.56

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
1
:
10
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +920%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +920%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +829.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
3
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Equal in Water - 73.65
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
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +75.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
0
:
3
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.6%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 0.84g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 111kcal
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.58mg 0.56mg Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 426mg 267mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 667mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 1.55mg 0.57mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.029mg 0.018mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 5IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 2IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 20µg 3µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.629mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.226mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.258mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.487mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.645mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.314mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 41mg 86mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.583g Alaska pollock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock 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 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.

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.