Shark vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Shark and Scallop?
- Shark is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Scallop's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
- Shark has 15 times more Saturated Fat than Scallop. Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, while Scallop has 0.218g.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1545.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7137.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1567.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 20.54g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 0.84g |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 5.41g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 5.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 314mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.033mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.55mg |
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| Starch | 3.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 426mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 667mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 21.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 1.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.366mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 2.15µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g |
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| Choline | 110.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.222g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.629mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.692mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.226mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.258mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.487mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.597mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.645mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.314mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.072g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.104g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.