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Scallops vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are scallops and carp different?

  • Scallops are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, carp is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for scallops is 28% higher.
  • Scallops contain 11 times more sodium than carp. While scallops contain 667mg of sodium, carp contains only 63mg.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, carp, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +174.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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%
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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 5.3% 3.3% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.5%
~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
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +770.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +753.6%
~equal in Water ~69.63g

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
Carp
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3540.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +726.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallops Carp DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.47µg 28%
Sodium 667mg 63mg 26%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Phosphorus 426mg 531mg 15%
Cholesterol 41mg 84mg 14%
Iron 0.58mg 1.59mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.14mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.835g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg 10%
Fats 0.84g 7.17g 10%
Selenium 21.7µg 16.2µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.219mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 2.985g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.1mg 6%
Protein 20.54g 22.86g 5%
Saturated fat 0.218g 1.388g 5%
Copper 0.033mg 0.073mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.07mg 4%
Calcium 10mg 52mg 4%
Calories 111kcal 162kcal 3%
Zinc 1.55mg 1.9mg 3%
Potassium 314mg 427mg 3%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Carbs 5.41g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Manganese 0.029mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Folate 20µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 5.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 37mg 38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 1.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 1.858mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 2.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0.677mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 1.178mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.673mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.305g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.105g 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 Carp
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
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallops
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.