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Scallop vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallop and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 273% higher.
  • Scallop has 7 times more Sodium than Atlantic Mackerel. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Atlantic Mackerel has 90mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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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6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Potassium - 314
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +181%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Potassium - 314

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
:
11
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +3240%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +743.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.1%
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%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +3240%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +743.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Fats +1553.6%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Water - 63.55
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
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Fats +1553.6%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6553.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1409%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6553.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1409%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 18.6g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 12mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 0.58mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 37mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 426mg 217mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 314mg
Sodium 667mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 1.55mg 0.63mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.029mg 0.015mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 5IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 0mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 2IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 20µg 1µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.629mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.226mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.258mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.487mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.645mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.314mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 41mg 70mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.218g 3.257g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
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 Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Scallop
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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 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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.