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Scallop vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Sablefish different?

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Sablefish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin A.
  • Sablefish covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop contains 9 times more Sodium than Sablefish. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Sablefish contains 72mg.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +278%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more IronIron +182.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%

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% 0.3% 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 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6660%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.9%
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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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +770.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2235.7%

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
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12495.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1079.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Sablefish
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 Scallop Sablefish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 20.54g 17.19g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 19.62g Sablefish
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 63mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 10mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 314mg 459mg Sablefish
Iron 0.58mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.033mg 0.028mg Scallop
Zinc 1.55mg 0.41mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 215mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 5IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 2µg 102µg Sablefish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Sablefish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.44µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Sablefish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 4.099g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.193mg Sablefish
Threonine 0.629mg 0.754mg Sablefish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.792mg Sablefish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.397mg Sablefish
Lysine 1.258mg 1.579mg Sablefish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.509mg Sablefish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.671mg Sablefish
Valine 0.645mg 0.886mg Sablefish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.506mg Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.216g Sablefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scallop Sablefish
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%
Scallop
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/nutrients
  2. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.