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Scallop vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Scallop and Grouper fish

  • Scallop has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Grouper fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% more.
  • Scallop contains 13 times more Sodium than Grouper fish. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Grouper fish contains 53mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Phosphorus +197.9%
Contains more Zinc +203.9%
Contains more Manganese +141.7%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.9%
Contains more Zinc +203.9%
Contains more Manganese +141.7%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +492%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +54.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +492%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +54.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Grouper fish
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 Grouper fish Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 0.84g 1.3g Grouper fish
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 118kcal Grouper fish
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 21mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.58mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Phosphorus 426mg 143mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 475mg Grouper fish
Sodium 667mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 1.55mg 0.51mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.045mg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.012mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 5IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.081mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.006mg Scallop
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 0.381mg Scallop
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Folate 20µg 10µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.69µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 0.629mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.226mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 1.258mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 0.645mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 41mg 47mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.299g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.035g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.403g Grouper fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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Scallop Grouper fish
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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
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.