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Snapper vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between snapper and scallops

  • Snapper has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, scallops are richer in phosphorus and zinc.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 56% more.
  • Snapper contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than scallops. Snapper contains 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while scallops contain 0.112mg.
  • Snapper contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +141.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +28%
Contains more FatsFats +104.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +81.6%
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 +292.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Scallops
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 Snapper Scallops DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.15µg 56%
Selenium 49µg 21.7µg 50%
Phosphorus 201mg 426mg 32%
Sodium 57mg 667mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.112mg 27%
Choline 110.7mg 20%
Protein 26.3g 20.54g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.366mg 10%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.55mg 10%
Potassium 522mg 314mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.076mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 2µg 4%
Iron 0.24mg 0.58mg 4%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Calcium 40mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.012mg 3%
Starch 3.69g 2%
Cholesterol 47mg 41mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.41g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.024mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.222g 2%
Saturated fat 0.365g 0.218g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 0.082g 1%
Calories 128kcal 111kcal 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.029mg 1%
Copper 0.046mg 0.033mg 1%
Fats 1.72g 0.84g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 37mg 37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 0.629mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.692mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 1.226mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 1.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.487mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.597mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 0.645mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.072g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.104g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Scallops
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
49%
Snapper
32%
Scallops
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
52%
Scallops

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops
Scallops 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/nutrients
  2. Scallops - 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.