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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.
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
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 +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1643.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +53.6%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%
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 Protein +37.3%
Contains more Fats +53.6%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 28.21g 20.54g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.84g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 132kcal 111kcal Skipjack tuna
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 37mg 10mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.58mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 522mg 314mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 667mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.11mg 0.033mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 46.8µg 21.7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 5IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 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
Folate 10µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.15µg 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
Cholesterol 60mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.104g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.072g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.005g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.082g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.222g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
30%
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 richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. 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.