Scallops vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between scallops and sockeye salmon?
- Scallops are richer in phosphorus, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 111% higher.
- Scallops have 7 times more sodium than sockeye salmon. Scallops have 667mg of sodium, while sockeye salmon has 92mg.
We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.6% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +840.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +638.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.54 g
Fats:
0.84 g
Carbs:
5.41 g
Water:
70.25 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +377.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +563.1% |
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Water
~67.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.222 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2173.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +497.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 4.47µg | 97% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.7µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 10.123mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.827mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 35.5µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 92mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 1.274mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 305mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.246mg | 17% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 26.48g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.157mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.55mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 61mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.99mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1.327g | 7% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 5.57g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 436mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 1.864g | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 0.969g | 3% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 156kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 112.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.019g | N/A |
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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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.