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Scallop vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallop and Halibut?

  • Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Halibut is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Scallop has 6 times more Sodium than Halibut. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Halibut has 103mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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
5
:
5
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +203.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Equal in Potassium - 344
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +203.9%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Equal in Potassium - 344

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
:
5
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333%
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%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +51%
Contains more Fats +2011.9%
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
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +51%
Contains more Fats +2011.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.6%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Halibut
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 Halibut Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 18.42g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 17.74g Halibut
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 239kcal Halibut
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 4mg Scallop
Iron 0.58mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 210mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 344mg Halibut
Sodium 667mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 1.55mg 0.51mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.038mg Halibut
Manganese 0.029mg 0.015mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 5IU 60IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 18µg Halibut
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.288mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 20µg 1µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.96µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.629mg 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.226mg 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.258mg 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.487mg 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.645mg 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.314mg 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 41mg 59mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.218g 3.102g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.753g Halibut
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 Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.884g)
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 - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.