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Scallop vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallop and Chinook salmon

  • Chinook salmon is richer than Scallop in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 56% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop has 11 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Chinook salmon has 60mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +229.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +229.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +9820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9820%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Fats +1492.9%
Equal in Water - 65.6
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Fats +1492.9%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6902.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1099.1%
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6902.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1099.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.84g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.58mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 37mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 426mg 371mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 667mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 1.55mg 0.56mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 5IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 20µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.629mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.226mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.258mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.487mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.645mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.314mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 41mg 85mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.218g 3.214g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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Scallop Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Scallop
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.