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Scallop vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Ling fish different?

  • Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Ling fish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Scallop covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 62% more than Ling fish.
  • Scallop contains 4 times more Sodium than Ling fish. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Ling fish contains 173mg.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.369mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +211.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.82g
~equal in Water ~73.88g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Ling fish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 111kcal
Protein 20.54g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 0.84g 0.82g Scallop
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 51mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 81mg Ling fish
Calcium 10mg 44mg Ling fish
Potassium 314mg 486mg Ling fish
Iron 0.58mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Copper 0.033mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Zinc 1.55mg 1mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 254mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 173mg Ling fish
Vitamin A 5IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A 2µg 35µg Ling fish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.369mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.65µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 8µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Ling fish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.629mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 1.258mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.645mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
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 Ling fish
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Scallop
26%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.