Scallops vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between scallops and roe?
- Roe is richer than scallops in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 391% more.
- Scallops have 6 times more sodium than roe. While scallops have 667mg of sodium, roe has only 117mg.
We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.2% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3854.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +436.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +879.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2496.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1433.3% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 11.54µg | 391% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 479mg | 146% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.949mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 51.7µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 117mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.277mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 3.404g | 21% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Folate | 20µg | 92µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 1.154mg | 16% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 28.62g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 515mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.128mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 8.23g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1.866g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 2.192mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.185mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 2.129g | 5% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 204kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 1.28mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.77mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
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.