Scallops vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between scallops and whitefish
- Scallops have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, while whitefish has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Scallops cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 50% more than whitefish.
- Scallops contain 10 times more sodium than whitefish. While scallops contain 667mg of sodium, whitefish contains only 65mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 IronIron | +23.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196.6% |
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +124% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +794% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3020.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1141% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 0.96µg | 50% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 65mg | 26% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.346mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 2.755g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 3.846mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.171mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 77mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 346mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 16.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 7.51g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.865mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 24.47g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.092mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 2.559g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1.162g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 1.27mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 406mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Folate | 20µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.209g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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