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Scallops vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between scallops and perch

  • Scallops are higher in phosphorus and selenium; however, perch is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Perch's daily need coverage for manganese is 38% higher.
  • Scallops have 8 times more sodium than perch. While scallops have 667mg of sodium, perch has only 79mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, perch, mixed species, 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%
Perch
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +481.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3003.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~344mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.43mg

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%
Perch
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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 5.7% 3.3% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.2µg
~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
Perch
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +316.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
~equal in Water ~73.25g

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
Perch
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26% 22% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +137.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.237g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallops Perch DV% diff.
Manganese 0.029mg 0.9mg 38%
Sodium 667mg 79mg 26%
Cholesterol 41mg 115mg 25%
Phosphorus 426mg 257mg 24%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Copper 0.033mg 0.192mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg 10%
Selenium 21.7µg 16.1µg 10%
Protein 20.54g 24.86g 9%
Calcium 10mg 102mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.12mg 7%
Iron 0.58mg 1.16mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.9mg 5%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.2µg 2%
Carbs 5.41g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.472g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.14mg 2%
Zinc 1.55mg 1.43mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 314mg 344mg 1%
Fats 0.84g 1.18g 1%
Calories 111kcal 117kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 37mg 38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Saturated fat 0.218g 0.237g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.195g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.629mg 1.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 1.226mg 2.02mg 0%
Lysine 1.258mg 2.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.487mg 0.736mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.97mg 0%
Valine 0.645mg 1.281mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.732mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.101g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.223g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallops Perch
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%
Scallops
35%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallops
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
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. Scallops - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.