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Scallop vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Scallop and Turbot

  • Scallop has more Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Turbot is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Turbot's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
  • Scallop contains 6 times more Zinc than Turbot. Scallop contains 1.55mg of Zinc, while Turbot contains 0.28mg.
  • Turbot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, turbot, european, 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.
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Turbot
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.2%
Contains more Zinc +453.6%
Contains more Manganese +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Copper +42.4%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Equal in Potassium - 305
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 47% 71% 27% 26% 8% 16% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.2%
Contains more Zinc +453.6%
Contains more Manganese +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Copper +42.4%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Equal in Potassium - 305

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.
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Turbot
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 6% 19% 23% 51% 40% 56% 7% 318% 0%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Turbot
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.58
Equal in Water - 70.45
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +350%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Equal in Protein - 20.58
Equal in Water - 70.45

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Turbot Opinion
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Protein 20.54g 20.58g Turbot
Fats 0.84g 3.78g Turbot
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Calories 111kcal 122kcal Turbot
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 10mg 23mg Turbot
Iron 0.58mg 0.46mg Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 65mg Turbot
Phosphorus 426mg 165mg Scallop
Potassium 314mg 305mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 192mg Turbot
Zinc 1.55mg 0.28mg Scallop
Copper 0.033mg 0.047mg Turbot
Manganese 0.029mg 0.022mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Turbot
Vitamin A 5IU 40IU Turbot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 12µg Turbot
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Turbot
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.076mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.097mg Turbot
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 2.679mg Turbot
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.658mg Turbot
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.242mg Turbot
Folate 20µg 9µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 2.54µg Turbot
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.23mg Turbot
Threonine 0.629mg 0.902mg Turbot
Isoleucine 0.692mg 0.948mg Turbot
Leucine 1.226mg 1.672mg Turbot
Lysine 1.258mg 1.89mg Turbot
Methionine 0.487mg 0.609mg Turbot
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 0.803mg Turbot
Valine 0.645mg 1.06mg Turbot
Histidine 0.314mg 0.606mg Turbot
Cholesterol 41mg 62mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Turbot
Saturated Fat 0.218g Turbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallop Turbot
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
43%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turbot
Turbot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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.

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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.