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Scallop vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scallop and Mahimahi

  • Scallop has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Mahimahi has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Scallop is 61% higher.
  • Mahimahi has 6 times less Sodium than Scallop. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Mahimahi has 113mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, mahimahi, 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.
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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 12% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +211.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4060%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.9g
~equal in Water ~71.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +89%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.211g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Mahimahi
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 Mahimahi Opinion
Calories 111kcal 109kcal Scallop
Protein 20.54g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 0.84g 0.9g Mahimahi
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 94mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Mahimahi
Calcium 10mg 19mg Mahimahi
Potassium 314mg 533mg Mahimahi
Iron 0.58mg 1.45mg Mahimahi
Copper 0.033mg 0.053mg Mahimahi
Zinc 1.55mg 0.59mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 183mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 113mg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 5IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A 2µg 62µg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.023mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.085mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.69µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 6µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Mahimahi
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.241g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.155g Mahimahi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.211g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 0.629mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.226mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 1.258mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.487mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 0.645mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.314mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.026g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.113g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.012g Mahimahi
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 Mahimahi
Low Calories diet ok
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
33%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.