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Scallop vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallop and Croaker

  • Scallop is 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.
  • Scallop has 3 times more Zinc than Croaker. While Scallop has 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.
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
8
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +198.1%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +48.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +175.9%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 340
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +198.1%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +48.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +175.9%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 340

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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
7
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Scallop
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%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Fats +1408.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Croaker
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 Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Contains more Fats +1408.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6387.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1214%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6387.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Scallop 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 Scallop Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 20.54g 18.2g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 5.41g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 111kcal 221kcal Croaker
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 10mg 32mg Croaker
Iron 0.58mg 0.86mg Croaker
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Croaker
Phosphorus 426mg 217mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 340mg Croaker
Sodium 667mg 348mg Croaker
Zinc 1.55mg 0.52mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.065mg Croaker
Manganese 0.029mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 21.7µg 38.8µg Croaker
Vitamin A 5IU 75IU Croaker
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 23µg Croaker
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.74mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.26mg Croaker
Folate 20µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.1µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg Croaker
Threonine 0.629mg 0.788mg Croaker
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.847mg Croaker
Leucine 1.226mg 1.48mg Croaker
Lysine 1.258mg 1.571mg Croaker
Methionine 0.487mg 0.525mg Croaker
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.742mg Croaker
Valine 0.645mg 0.947mg Croaker
Histidine 0.314mg 0.525mg Croaker
Cholesterol 41mg 84mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Croaker
Saturated Fat 0.218g 3.476g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.089g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.079g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 2.917g Croaker
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 Croaker
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
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop 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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. 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.