Scallops vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallops and sardine different?
- Sardine is higher than scallops in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 283% more than scallops.
- Scallops contain 2 times more sodium than sardine. Scallops contain 667mg of sodium, while sardine contains 307mg.
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3720% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +403.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +463.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.9% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +845.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1263.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4618.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2218.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 8.94µg | 283% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 52.7µg | 56% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 142mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 5.148g | 33% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 2.92mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 5.245mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.186mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 11.45g | 16% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 307mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.227mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.04mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 490mg | 9% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 24.62g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 75mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.642mg | 6% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 208kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 1.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 397mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)