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Scallop vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scallop and Yellowtail

  • Scallop has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Yellowtail covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 48% more than Scallop.
  • Yellowtail contains 13 times less Sodium than Scallop. Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, while Yellowtail contains 50mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed and Fish, yellowtail, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3% 28% 22% 11% 42% 183% 87% 3.8% 118%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Iron ~0.63mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-179.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +700%
~equal in Water ~67.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 111kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Protein 20.54g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 0.84g 6.72g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Net carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Carbs 5.41g 0g Scallop
Cholesterol 41mg 71mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Yellowtail
Calcium 10mg 29mg Yellowtail
Potassium 314mg 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.58mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.033mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Zinc 1.55mg 0.67mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 426mg 201mg Scallop
Sodium 667mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 5IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A 2µg 31µg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.029mg 0.019mg Scallop
Selenium 21.7µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.051mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 1.076mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.366mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 1.25µg Scallop
Folate 20µg 4µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Yellowtail
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.629mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 0.692mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.226mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.258mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.487mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.597mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 0.645mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.314mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 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 Yellowtail
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Scallop
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Scallop
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.