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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.19
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +53.6%
Contains more Other +177.7%
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +53.6%
Contains more Other +177.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0.84g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.58mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 37mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 426mg 285mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 667mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.55mg 1.05mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 5IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 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
Folate 20µg 10µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.19µg 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
Cholesterol 41mg 60mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.42g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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Scallop Skipjack tuna
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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
78%
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 richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. 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.