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Scallop vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Scallop and Snapper

  • Scallop has more Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 56% more.
  • Scallop contains 12 times more Sodium than Snapper. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Snapper contains 57mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.8%
~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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +81.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more FatsFats +104.8%
~equal in Water ~70.35g

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
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +292.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Snapper
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 Snapper Opinion
Calories 111kcal 128kcal Snapper
Protein 20.54g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 0.84g 1.72g Snapper
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 47mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 10mg 40mg Snapper
Potassium 314mg 522mg Snapper
Iron 0.58mg 0.24mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.046mg Snapper
Zinc 1.55mg 0.44mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 201mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 57mg Snapper
Vitamin A 5IU 115IU Snapper
Vitamin A 2µg 35µg Snapper
Manganese 0.029mg 0.017mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.053mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.004mg Scallop
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 0.346mg Scallop
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.46mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 3.5µg Snapper
Folate 20µg 6µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Snapper
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.365g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.588g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 0.629mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.226mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 1.258mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.487mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 0.645mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.314mg 0.774mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.048g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.022g Snapper
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 Snapper
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
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.