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Skipjack tuna vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skipjack tuna and Scallop

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Scallop is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 110% more than Scallop.
  • Skipjack tuna has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallop. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Scallop has 0.112mg.
  • Scallop is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +175.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%

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.
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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.6%
Contains more OtherOther +177.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 +196.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Scallop Opinion
Calories 132kcal 111kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 28.21g 20.54g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.84g Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 60mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 10mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 314mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.58mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.033mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 285mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 47mg 667mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 5IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 18µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.012mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.024mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.076mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.366mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.112mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.15µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Skipjack tuna
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.082g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.222g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.173mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.629mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.692mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.226mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.258mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.487mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.597mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.645mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.314mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.072g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.104g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.005g Skipjack tuna
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
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallop
Scallop is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.