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Scallop vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Oysters different?

  • Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 700% higher.
  • Scallop contains 4 times more Sodium than Oysters. While Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, Oysters contains only 166mg.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
7
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +1487.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +4971%
Contains more Copper +17193.9%
Contains more Manganese +1937.9%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +1487.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +4971%
Contains more Copper +17193.9%
Contains more Manganese +1937.9%
Contains more Selenium +82%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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
2
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +714%
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%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +714%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Carbs - 5.45
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
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Other +94.7%
Contains more Fats +307.1%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Carbs - 5.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.7%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +517.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Starch +310%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Scallop
100%
Starch: 3.69 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +310%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 20.54g 11.42g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 5.41g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 111kcal 102kcal Scallop
Starch 3.69g 0.9g Scallop
Sugar 0g 1.23g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.58mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 37mg 35mg Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 194mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 139mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 1.55mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.033mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.029mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 21.7µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 5IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.061mg Scallop
Folate 20µg 14µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.138mg Scallop
Threonine 0.629mg 0.046mg Scallop
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.459mg Scallop
Leucine 1.226mg 0.716mg Scallop
Lysine 1.258mg 0.762mg Scallop
Methionine 0.487mg 0.257mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.413mg Scallop
Valine 0.645mg 0.523mg Scallop
Histidine 0.314mg 0.22mg Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 79mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.068g Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.948g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scallop Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.