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Scallop vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallop and Herring

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, while Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 458% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop has 6 times more Sodium than Herring. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Herring has 115mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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.
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
8
Herring
Herring
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Calcium +640%
Contains more Iron +143.1%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +257.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Calcium +640%
Contains more Iron +143.1%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +257.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
11
Herring
Herring
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +511.2%
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%
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +511.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +142.6%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +1279.8%
Equal in Water - 64.16
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
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +142.6%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +1279.8%
Equal in Water - 64.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5741.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1132%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5741.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1132%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Herring
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Herring Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 23.03g Herring
Fats 0.84g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 203kcal Herring
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 74mg Herring
Iron 0.58mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 37mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 426mg 303mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 667mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 1.55mg 1.27mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.029mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 5IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 0mg 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 2IU 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 20µg 12µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.629mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.226mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.258mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.487mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.645mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.314mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 41mg 77mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Herring
Saturated Fat 0.218g 2.615g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 2.735g Herring
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 Herring
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
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.