Scallops vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between scallops and halibut?
- Scallops are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, yet halibut is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Scallops' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
- Scallops have 6 times more sodium than halibut. Scallops have 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.7% |
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 Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +124% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +508.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +333% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2011.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 0.96µg | 50% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 46.8µg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 210mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.485mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 10.742g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 17.74g | 26% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 103mg | 25% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 3.102g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1.753g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 1.923mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 18.42g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.288mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 344mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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