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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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
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6
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +398.6%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Scallop
Scallop
2
:
9
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1951.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.334
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1951.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +826.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.334
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Equal in Water - 68.98
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.205

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.84g 0.59g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 130kcal Tuna
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 4mg Scallop
Iron 0.58mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 426mg 333mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 667mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 1.55mg 0.45mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.029mg 0.013mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 5IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.334mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 20µg 2µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.629mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.226mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.258mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.487mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.645mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.314mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 41mg 47mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.02g Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.015g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.005g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 0.175g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallop Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.