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Scallop vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Scallop and Milkfish

  • Scallop has more Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Milkfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% more.
  • Scallop contains 7 times more Sodium than Milkfish. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Milkfish contains 92mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, milkfish, 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% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
~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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +667.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +52.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~18µg

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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more FatsFats +927.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Milkfish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 20.54g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 0.84g 8.63g Milkfish
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 67mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 10mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 314mg 374mg Milkfish
Iron 0.58mg 0.41mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.044mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.55mg 1.05mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 208mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 5IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 2µg 33µg Milkfish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.026mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 16.2µg Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.016mg Milkfish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.069mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Folate 20µg 18µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Milkfish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.629mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.226mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 1.258mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 0.645mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.775mg Milkfish
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 Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.