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Sheepshead vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sheepshead and Scallop different?

  • Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, while Scallop is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Scallop.
  • Sheepshead contains 4 times more Copper than Scallop. Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, while Scallop contains 0.033mg.
  • Scallop is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed types were used in this article.

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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 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
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 +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.1%
~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.
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% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.15µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 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 ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +94%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.222 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Scallop
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sheepshead Scallop Opinion
Calories 126kcal 111kcal Sheepshead
Protein 26.02g 20.54g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.84g Sheepshead
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 64mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 37mg 10mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 314mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.58mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.033mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 350mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 73mg 667mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 5IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 2µg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 51.3µg 21.7µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Scallop
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.024mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.076mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.366mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.112mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.15µg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Sheepshead
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.082g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.222g Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.173mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.629mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.692mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.226mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.258mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.487mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.597mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.645mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.314mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.072g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.104g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.005g Sheepshead
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
Sheepshead 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
38%
Sheepshead
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.