Shad vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shad and scallops
- Shad has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, scallops are higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Scallops cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 84% more than shad.
- Scallops contain 15 times less vitamin B1 than shad. Shad contains 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while scallops contain 0.012mg.
- Scallops have less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +900.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1435.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2001.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.5% |
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Protein
~20.54g
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 | 0.14µg | 2.15µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 1.076mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 21.7µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.112mg | 27% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 0.84g | 26% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 667mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.024mg | 22% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 41mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.012mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 426mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.366mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.55mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.58mg | 8% |
| Calories | 252kcal | 111kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 314mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Protein | 21.71g | 20.54g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.41g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 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?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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 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.