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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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
6
:
4
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +269.7%
Contains more Selenium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +269.7%
Contains more Selenium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Zinc +146%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
6
:
5
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.15
Sheepshead
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% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Scallop
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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +94%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 70.25
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Scallop
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 +26.7%
Contains more Fats +94%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 70.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 26.02g 20.54g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.84g Sheepshead
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 126kcal 111kcal Sheepshead
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 37mg 10mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.58mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 350mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 512mg 314mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 667mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.122mg 0.033mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 51.3µg 21.7µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 5IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
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
Folate 17µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.15µg 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
Cholesterol 64mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.104g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.072g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.005g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.082g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.222g Sheepshead
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead 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
41%
Sheepshead
30%
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.