Snail vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between snail and scallops
- Snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin B2, while scallops are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline.
- Scallops cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 69% more than snail.
- Snail is lower in sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw 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 | +575.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +503.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1112.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +330% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 2.15µg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 250mg | 37mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.033mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 0.58mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 667mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 426mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 27.4µg | 21.7µg | 10% |
| Protein | 16.1g | 20.54g | 9% |
| Choline | 65mg | 110.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.024mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.55mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 382mg | 314mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4mg | 1.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.112mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.361g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2g | 5.41g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.259g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.252g | 0.222g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.099g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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