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Scallop vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Scallop and Tilefish

  • Scallop has more Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Tilefish has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tilefish covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Scallop.
  • Scallop contains 11 times more Sodium than Tilefish. While Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, Tilefish contains only 59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, tilefish, 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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.3%

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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +410.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +458.3%
~equal in Water ~70.24g

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
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1524.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallop Tilefish
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 Tilefish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 147kcal Tilefish
Protein 20.54g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 0.84g 4.69g Tilefish
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 64mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Scallop
Calcium 10mg 26mg Tilefish
Potassium 314mg 512mg Tilefish
Iron 0.58mg 0.31mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Zinc 1.55mg 0.53mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 236mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 59mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 5IU 69IU Tilefish
Vitamin A 2µg 21µg Tilefish
Manganese 0.029mg 0.015mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.5µg Tilefish
Folate 20µg 17µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Tilefish
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.868g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 1.246g Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 0.629mg 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.226mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 1.258mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.487mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 0.645mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.314mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.143g Tilefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scallop Tilefish
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
46%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.65g)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.