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Scallop vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Scallop and Monkfish

  • Scallop has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Monkfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Scallop covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 46% more than Monkfish.
  • Scallop contains 29 times more Sodium than Monkfish. While Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, Monkfish contains only 23mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, monkfish, 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 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.031mg

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 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +820%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.3%
~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
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +202%
Contains more FatsFats +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
~equal in Protein ~18.56g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Monkfish
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Monkfish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 97kcal Scallop
Protein 20.54g 18.56g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 1.95g Monkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 32mg Monkfish
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 27mg Scallop
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Potassium 314mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 0.58mg 0.41mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.036mg Monkfish
Zinc 1.55mg 0.53mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 256mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 5IU 46IU Monkfish
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg Monkfish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.029mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.073mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.173mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.04µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 8µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Monkfish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.629mg 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.258mg 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.645mg 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.547mg Monkfish
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 Monkfish
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
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish 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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.