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Scallop vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallop and Tuna salad different?

  • Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron.
  • Scallop covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 40% more than Tuna salad.
  • Scallop contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. Scallop contains 41mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.

Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, tuna salad types were used 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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
6
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Magnesium +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +339.4%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +176.8%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +339.4%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%

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
7
:
5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1840%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.7%
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 salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1840%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
3
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Fats +1002.4%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%
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 salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Fats +1002.4%
Contains more Carbs +73.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3420.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1756.8%
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3420.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1756.8%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 20.54g 16.04g Scallop
Fats 0.84g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 5.41g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 111kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.58mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 37mg 19mg Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 178mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 178mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 1.55mg 0.56mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.029mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 21.7µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 5IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.07mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.26mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.081mg Scallop
Folate 20µg 8µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.2µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.629mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.226mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.258mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.487mg 0.47mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.645mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.314mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 41mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.009g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.218g 1.544g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g 0.055g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g 0.014g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g 4.122g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallop Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.