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Scallop vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallop and Cod?

  • Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Cod is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 46% higher.
  • Scallop has 9 times more Sodium than Cod. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Cod has 78mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg

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%
Cod
Cod
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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 3.3% 2.8% 16% 36% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
Cod
Cod
3
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +659%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.86g
~equal in Water ~75.92g

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
Cod
Cod
3
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Cod Opinion
Calories 111kcal 105kcal Scallop
Protein 20.54g 22.83g Cod
Fats 0.84g 0.86g Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 55mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU 46IU Cod
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Cod
Calcium 10mg 14mg Cod
Potassium 314mg 244mg Scallop
Iron 0.58mg 0.49mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.036mg Cod
Zinc 1.55mg 0.58mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 138mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 78mg Cod
Vitamin A 5IU 47IU Cod
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg Cod
Vitamin E 0mg 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Cod
Manganese 0.029mg 0.02mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.079mg Cod
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.18mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.283mg Cod
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.05µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Cod
Folate 20µg 8µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Cod
Choline 110.7mg 83.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.168g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.124g Cod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.292g Cod
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.629mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.226mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 1.258mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.487mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 0.645mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.314mg 0.672mg Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.004g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.013g Cod
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallop Cod
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
31%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.