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Scallop vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Sheepshead different?

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop contains 9 times more Sodium than Sheepshead. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Sheepshead contains 73mg.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, sheepshead, 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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
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6
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +269.7%
Contains more Selenium +136.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +269.7%
Contains more Selenium +136.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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.
Scallop
Scallop
5
:
6
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.3
Scallop
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%
Sheepshead
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
3
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +94%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Water - 69.04
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +94%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
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2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Sheepshead
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 Sheepshead Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 0.84g 1.63g Sheepshead
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 126kcal Sheepshead
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.58mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 37mg 35mg Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 350mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 667mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 1.55mg 0.63mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.029mg 0.021mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 5IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg Scallop
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.05mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.8mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 0.629mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.226mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 1.258mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.487mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 0.645mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.314mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 41mg 64mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.36g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.382g Sheepshead
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 Sheepshead
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
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.