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Scallop vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallop and Perch

  • Scallop is 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.
  • Scallop has 8 times more Sodium than Perch. While Scallop has 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.
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Perch
Contains more Phosphorus +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Copper +481.8%
Contains more Manganese +3003.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Zinc - 1.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Copper +481.8%
Contains more Manganese +3003.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Zinc - 1.43

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.
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Perch
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Perch
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +316.9%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Equal in Water - 73.25
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +316.9%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Equal in Water - 73.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Perch
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.237
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.237

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Perch Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 24.86g Perch
Fats 0.84g 1.18g Perch
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 117kcal Perch
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 102mg Perch
Iron 0.58mg 1.16mg Perch
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Perch
Phosphorus 426mg 257mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 344mg Perch
Sodium 667mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 1.55mg 1.43mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.029mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 21.7µg 16.1µg Scallop
Vitamin A 5IU 32IU Perch
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 10µg Perch
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.12mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.9mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.14mg Perch
Folate 20µg 6µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.2µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.629mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.226mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.258mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.487mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 0.645mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.314mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 41mg 115mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Perch
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.237g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.472g Perch
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 Perch
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
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop 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 richer in vitamins?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Scallop - 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.