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Scallop vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallop and Skipjack tuna

  • Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 110% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop has 14 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna has 47mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +175.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.19µg
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.6%
Contains more OtherOther +177.7%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +196.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Skipjack tuna
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 111kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 20.54g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0.84g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 60mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 10mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 314mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.58mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.033mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.55mg 1.05mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 285mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 5IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 20µg 10µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Skipjack tuna
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.42g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.629mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.226mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.258mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.487mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.645mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.314mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scallop Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.