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Scallop vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Squid different?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium than Scallop.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 135% higher.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
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Squid
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1769%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +2924.2%
Contains more Manganese +620.7%
Contains more Selenium +312.9%
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1769%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +2924.2%
Contains more Manganese +620.7%
Contains more Selenium +312.9%

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.2%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Carbs +229.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.5%
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +229.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.236
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.236

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Squid
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Squid Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 1.64g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.84g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 5.41g 1.64g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 158kcal Squid
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.58mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 37mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 426mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 314mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 667mg 744mg Scallop
Zinc 1.55mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.033mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.029mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 21.7µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 5IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 20µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.629mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.226mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.258mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.487mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.645mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.314mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 41mg 224mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.236g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.268g Squid
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 Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallop
Scallop contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.