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Scallop vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Scallop and Mackerel?

  • Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 702% more.
  • Scallop has 8 times more Sodium than Mackerel. While Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, Mackerel has only 83mg.

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

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +170.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.8%

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%
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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +783.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2020.2%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8443.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1836.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Mackerel
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Mackerel Opinion
Calories 111kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 20.54g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.84g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 75mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 10mg 15mg Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 401mg Mackerel
Iron 0.58mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.033mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.55mg 0.94mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 278mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 83mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 5IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 2µg 54µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.029mg 0.02mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 19µg Mackerel
Folate 20µg 2µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Mackerel
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 4.176g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.629mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.226mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.258mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.487mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.645mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.314mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.106g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scallop Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.958g)
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 - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.