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Scallop vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Scallop and Sucker fish?

  • Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Sucker fish is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sucker fish's daily need coverage for Manganese is 32% more.
  • Scallop has 13 times more Sodium than Sucker fish. While Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, Sucker fish has only 51mg.

We used Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 88%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.1%
Contains more IronIron +187.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2551.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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 0% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.012mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.31µg
~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
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +91%
Contains more FatsFats +253.6%
~equal in Protein ~21.49g
~equal in Water ~73.99g

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
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1003.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Sucker fish
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 Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 119kcal Sucker fish
Protein 20.54g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 0.84g 2.97g Sucker fish
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 53mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sucker fish
Calcium 10mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 314mg 487mg Sucker fish
Iron 0.58mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.033mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 1.55mg 0.96mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 269mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 5IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 2µg 59µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 21.7µg 16.2µg Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.012mg
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 1.462mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Sucker fish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.579g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.035g Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.629mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.258mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.645mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.094g Sucker fish
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 Sucker fish
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
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.361g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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