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Shad vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shad and Scallop

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Scallop is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Scallop covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 84% more than Shad.
  • Scallop contains 15 times less Vitamin B1 than Shad. Shad contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Scallop contains 0.012mg.
  • Scallop has 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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
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%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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.
Shad
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 FatsFats +2001.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%
~equal in 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.
Shad Scallop
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Scallop Opinion
Calories 252kcal 111kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 20.54g Shad
Fats 17.65g 0.84g Shad
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 96mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 10mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 314mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.58mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.033mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 349mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 65mg 667mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 5IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.029mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.012mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.024mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.076mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.366mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.112mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.15µg Scallop
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Shad
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.218g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.222g Scallop
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.173mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.629mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.692mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.226mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.258mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.487mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.597mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.645mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.314mg Shad
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
Shad Scallop
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
40%
Shad
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.