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Scallops vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between scallops and burbot

  • Scallops are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, while burbot is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Scallops cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 51% more than burbot.
  • Scallops have 5 times more sodium than burbot. Scallops have 667mg of sodium, while burbot has 124mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Burbot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 19% 46% 43% 85% 26% 110% 16% 117% 88%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more IronIron +98.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +675.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2993.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Burbot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 107% 40% 37% 10% 80% 115% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Burbot
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +274.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
~equal in Water ~73.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 16% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
Burbot
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28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.209 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.381 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.209g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallops Burbot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.92µg 51%
Manganese 0.029mg 0.897mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.429mg 35%
Copper 0.033mg 0.256mg 25%
Sodium 667mg 124mg 24%
Phosphorus 426mg 256mg 24%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.346mg 18%
Cholesterol 41mg 77mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.172mg 11%
Selenium 21.7µg 16.2µg 10%
Protein 20.54g 24.76g 8%
Iron 0.58mg 1.15mg 7%
Potassium 314mg 518mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.973mg 6%
Zinc 1.55mg 0.97mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 64mg 5%
Folate 20µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.173mg 4%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Carbs 5.41g 0g 2%
Magnesium 37mg 41mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.381g 1%
Calories 111kcal 115kcal 0%
Fats 0.84g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 5.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Saturated fat 0.218g 0.209g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.17g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.277mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 1.085mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 2.012mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 2.274mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.966mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 1.275mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.729mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.09g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.123g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallops Burbot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
32%
Scallops
30%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallops
58%
Burbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burbot
Burbot contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
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. Scallops - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.