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Scallops vs. Octopus raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between scallops and octopus raw?

  • Scallops are richer in phosphorus and choline, yet octopus raw is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
  • Octopus raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 744% higher.
  • Scallops have 3 times more sodium than octopus raw. Scallops have 667mg of sodium, while octopus raw has 230mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, octopus, common, raw types in this comparison.

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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 21% 16% 31% 199% 145% 46% 80% 30% 3.3% 244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more IronIron +813.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.68mg

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% 0.67% 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 17% 15% 24% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 39% 30% 83% 2500% 0.25% 12% 35%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
15% 2% 80%
Protein: 14.91 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 2.2 g
Water: 80.25 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.9%
Contains more OtherOther +85%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%

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
36% 26% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.227g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.239g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallops Octopus raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 20µg 744%
Iron 0.58mg 5.3mg 59%
Copper 0.033mg 0.435mg 45%
Selenium 21.7µg 44.8µg 42%
Phosphorus 426mg 186mg 34%
Sodium 667mg 230mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.36mg 19%
Protein 20.54g 14.91g 11%
Choline 110.7mg 65mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.2mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.1mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 45µg 5%
Calcium 10mg 53mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.03mg 2%
Magnesium 37mg 30mg 2%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Cholesterol 41mg 48mg 2%
Folate 20µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.04mg 1%
Calories 111kcal 82kcal 1%
Zinc 1.55mg 1.68mg 1%
Potassium 314mg 350mg 1%
Carbs 5.41g 2.2g 1%
Fats 0.84g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 5.41g 2.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Manganese 0.029mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Saturated fat 0.218g 0.227g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.162g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.239g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 0.642mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.649mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 1.049mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 1.114mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0.336mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.534mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 0.651mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.286mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallops Octopus raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Scallops
213%
Octopus raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallops
82%
Octopus raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Scallops - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Octopus raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174218/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.