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Scallop vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scallop and Shad

  • Scallop has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Scallop covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 84% more than Shad.
  • Shad contains 10 times less Sodium than Scallop. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Shad contains 65mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, shad, american, 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%
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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% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +113.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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%
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1435.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2001.2%
~equal in Protein ~21.71g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Shad Opinion
Calories 111kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 20.54g 21.71g Shad
Fats 0.84g 17.65g Shad
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 96mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 10mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 314mg 492mg Shad
Iron 0.58mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.033mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 1.55mg 0.47mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 349mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 5IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A 2µg 36µg Shad
Manganese 0.029mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 0.14µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Shad
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.629mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.226mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.258mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.487mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.645mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.314mg 0.639mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
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 Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.