Scallop vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Scallop and Tuna
- Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 157% higher.
- Scallop has 12 times more Sodium than Tuna. While Scallop has 667mg of Sodium, Tuna has only 54mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +244.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +398.6% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1951.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +826.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
~equal in
Water
~68.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +68.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.205g
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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| Calories | 111kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 20.54g | 29.15g |
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| Fats | 0.84g | 0.59g |
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| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 41mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 527mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.45mg |
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| Starch | 3.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 426mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 21.7µg | 108.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 22.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 1.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 2.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 110.7mg | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.218g | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.313mg |
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| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 1.226mg | 2.27mg |
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| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.565mg |
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| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.827mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 1.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.438mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.822mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g |
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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%
88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
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.