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Scup vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Scup and Scallop

  • Scup has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Scallop has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Scup covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Scallop.
  • Scup contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Scallop. While Scup contains 0.127mg of Vitamin B1, Scallop contains only 0.012mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Scallop is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.

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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.
Scup
7
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Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains more Iron +17.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains more Iron +17.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%

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.
Scup
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scup
3
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Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 70.25
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 70.25

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scup Scallop
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 Scup Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 24.21g 20.54g Scup
Fats 3.5g 0.84g Scup
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 135kcal 111kcal Scup
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 51mg 10mg Scup
Iron 0.68mg 0.58mg Scup
Magnesium 29mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 237mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 368mg 314mg Scup
Sodium 54mg 667mg Scup
Zinc 0.62mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.065mg 0.033mg Scup
Manganese 0.045mg 0.029mg Scup
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Scup
Vitamin A 104IU 5IU Scup
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 2µg Scup
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.012mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.024mg Scup
Vitamin B3 4.994mg 1.076mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.366mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.112mg Scup
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.15µg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.173mg Scup
Threonine 1.061mg 0.629mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.115mg 0.692mg Scup
Leucine 1.967mg 1.226mg Scup
Lysine 2.223mg 1.258mg Scup
Methionine 0.716mg 0.487mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.945mg 0.597mg Scup
Valine 1.247mg 0.645mg Scup
Histidine 0.713mg 0.314mg Scup
Cholesterol 67mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Scup
Saturated Fat 0.218g Scup
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
Scup Scallop
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
42%
Scup
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Scup
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/nutrients
  2. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.