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Scallop vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallop and Butterfish

  • Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Butterfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Scallop has 6 times more Sodium than Butterfish. While Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, Butterfish has only 114mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, butterfish, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.2%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
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.
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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more FatsFats +1123.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.15g
~equal in Water ~66.83g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Butterfish
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 Scallop Butterfish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Protein 20.54g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 0.84g 10.28g Butterfish
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 83mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 32mg Scallop
Calcium 10mg 28mg Butterfish
Potassium 314mg 481mg Butterfish
Iron 0.58mg 0.64mg Butterfish
Copper 0.033mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Zinc 1.55mg 0.99mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 308mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 114mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 5IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A 2µg 33µg Butterfish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.83µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Butterfish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.629mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.258mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 0.645mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scallop Butterfish
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%
Scallop
44%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.