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Scallop vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallop and Eel?

  • Scallop is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 126% higher.
  • Scallop has 10 times more Sodium than Eel. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Eel has 65mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
6
Eel
Eel
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +161.4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +161.4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%

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
6
:
6
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +75640%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.4%
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%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +75640%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +1679.8%
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
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +1679.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11141.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.8%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11141.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Eel Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 23.65g Eel
Fats 0.84g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 236kcal Eel
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 26mg Eel
Iron 0.58mg 0.64mg Eel
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 277mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 667mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 1.55mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.033mg 0.029mg Scallop
Manganese 0.029mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 21.7µg 8.3µg Scallop
Vitamin A 5IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.051mg Eel
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.28mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.077mg Scallop
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.629mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.226mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.258mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.487mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.645mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.314mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 41mg 161mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Eel
Saturated Fat 0.218g 3.023g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.081g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.214g Eel
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 Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.