Scallop vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Scallop and Mussels
- Scallop has more Phosphorus, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Mussels covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 910% more than Scallop.
- Mussels contains 2 times less Sodium than Scallop. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Mussels contains 369mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1058.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +351.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23348.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +312.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1016.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1136.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +445.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 20.54g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 0.84g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.41g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 5.41g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 41mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 37mg | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 1.55mg | 2.67mg |
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| Starch | 3.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 426mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 21.7µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 24µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 76µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g |
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| Choline | 110.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.218g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 1.258mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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.