Skipjack tuna vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between skipjack tuna and scallops
- Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium, while scallops are higher in phosphorus.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 110% more than scallops.
- Skipjack tuna has 9 times more vitamin B6 than scallops. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while scallops have 0.112mg.
- Scallops are 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 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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 1.076mg | 111% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.112mg | 67% |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 21.7µg | 46% |
Sodium | 47mg | 667mg | 27% |
Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 426mg | 20% |
Protein | 28.21g | 20.54g | 15% |
Iron | 1.6mg | 0.58mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.11mg | 0.033mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.024mg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 60mg | 41mg | 6% |
Potassium | 522mg | 314mg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.55mg | 5% |
Calcium | 37mg | 10mg | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 20µg | 3% |
Magnesium | 44mg | 37mg | 2% |
Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
Carbs | 0g | 5.41g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 18µg | 2µg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 2.15µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.366mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.218g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 0.222g | 1% |
Calories | 132kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
Fats | 1.29g | 0.84g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 5.41g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.082g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.237mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.59mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.453mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.072g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.104g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%

52%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Scallops is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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