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Scallop vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallop and Shark?

  • Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Shark is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • Scallop has 5 times more Sodium than Shark. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Shark has 122mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +91.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.7%

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%
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.9%
~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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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +174.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1545.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
~equal in Protein ~18.62g

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
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7137.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1567.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Shark Opinion
Calories 111kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 20.54g 18.62g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 5.41g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 5.41g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 41mg 59mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 10mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 314mg 155mg Scallop
Iron 0.58mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.033mg 0.042mg Shark
Zinc 1.55mg 0.48mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 194mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 5IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 2µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.029mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 21.7µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.21µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 15µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Shark
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 3.205g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.629mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.226mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.258mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.487mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.645mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.314mg 0.538mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.089g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallop Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.987g)
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 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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.