Scallops vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallops and whelk different?
- Scallops are richer in phosphorus, while whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Whelk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 666% more than scallops.
- Scallops contain 2 times more phosphorus than whelk. Scallops contain 426mg of phosphorus, while whelk contains 282mg.
- Scallops are lower in cholesterol.
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1030% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1634.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6142.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2969% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +312.9% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +791.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +743.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 18.14µg | 666% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 2.06mg | 225% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 89.6µg | 123% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 10.06mg | 119% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 47.68g | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.65mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.89mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 172mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 130mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 282mg | 21% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 3.26mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.214mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 412mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 694mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 113mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 275kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 1.995mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 15.52g | 3% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 0.062g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 0.046g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
199%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
215%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whelk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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 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.