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Scallops vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between scallops and croaker

  • Scallops are higher in phosphorus and zinc; however, croaker is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Scallops have 3 times more zinc than croaker. While scallops have 1.55mg of zinc, croaker has only 0.52mg.
  • Croaker has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.8%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg

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%
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% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg
~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
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1408.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%

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
30% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6387.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallops Croaker
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 Croaker DV% diff.
Selenium 21.7µg 38.8µg 31%
Phosphorus 426mg 217mg 30%
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 4.3mg 20%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Fats 0.84g 12.67g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 2.917g 18%
Saturated fat 0.218g 3.476g 15%
Cholesterol 41mg 84mg 14%
Sodium 667mg 348mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 5.32g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.26mg 11%
Zinc 1.55mg 0.52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.74mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.09mg 7%
Calories 111kcal 221kcal 6%
Protein 20.54g 18.2g 5%
Copper 0.033mg 0.065mg 4%
Iron 0.58mg 0.86mg 4%
Folate 20µg 34µg 4%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Manganese 0.029mg 0.08mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 23µg 2%
Calcium 10mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.1µg 2%
Magnesium 37mg 42mg 1%
Carbs 5.41g 7.54g 1%
Potassium 314mg 340mg 1%
Net carbs 5.41g 7.14g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 0.788mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.847mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 1.48mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 1.571mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0.525mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.742mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 0.947mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.525mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.113g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.089g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.079g 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 Croaker
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
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallops
50%
Croaker

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 - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker 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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.