Scallops vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallops and bluefish different?
- Scallops are higher in phosphorus; however, bluefish is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bluefish is 170% higher.
- Scallops contain 9 times more sodium than bluefish. While scallops contain 667mg of sodium, bluefish contains only 77mg.
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.7% |
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 FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +573.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +189.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +547.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2701.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +511.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 6.22µg | 170% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 46.8µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 7.247mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.464mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 291mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 138µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.955mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 25.69g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1.358g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 5.44g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 2.297g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 477mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 1.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.067mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1.172g | 4% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 159kcal | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 2.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.36mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 1.003mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.756mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.323g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.665g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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90%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.954g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
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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