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Scallop vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Sardine different?

  • Sardine is higher than Scallop in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 283% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop contains 2 times more Sodium than Sardine. Scallop contains 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.
Scallop
Scallop
1
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9
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Calcium +3720%
Contains more Iron +403.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Copper +463.6%
Contains more Manganese +272.4%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Calcium +3720%
Contains more Iron +403.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Copper +463.6%
Contains more Manganese +272.4%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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
1
:
10
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2060%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2060%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +1263.1%
Contains more Other +45.9%
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Fats +1263.1%
Contains more Other +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4618.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2218.9%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4618.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Scallop Sardine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.84g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 208kcal Sardine
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.58mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 37mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 426mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 314mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 667mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 1.55mg 1.31mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.029mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 21.7µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 5IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 2IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 20µg 10µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.629mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.226mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.258mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.487mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.645mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.314mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 41mg 142mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.218g 1.528g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 5.148g Sardine
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 Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.