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Scallop vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallop and Swordfish

  • Scallop is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Swordfish is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% higher.
  • Scallop has 7 times more Sodium than Swordfish. While Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, Swordfish has only 97mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, swordfish, 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.
Scallop
Scallop
6
:
4
Swordfish
Swordfish
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Selenium +215.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Swordfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.7%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Copper +39.4%
Contains more Selenium +215.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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.
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
9
Swordfish
Swordfish
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2480%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Scallop
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%
Swordfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2480%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Swordfish
Swordfish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +722.2%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +844%
Equal in Water - 68.26
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Swordfish
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +722.2%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +844%
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Swordfish
Swordfish
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4222%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.2%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Swordfish
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4222%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0.84g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 6mg Scallop
Iron 0.58mg 0.45mg Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 35mg Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 304mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 667mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 1.55mg 0.78mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.013mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 5IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 0mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 2IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 20µg 2µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.62µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.629mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.258mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.645mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 41mg 78mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.056g Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 1.911g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.022g Swordfish

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Scallop Swordfish
Low Fats diet ok
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallop
Scallop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.