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Snapper vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Snapper and Scallop

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 56% more.
  • Snapper contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallop. Snapper contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Scallop contains 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% 6.9% 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% 0.3% 0% 0% 3% 5.5% 20% 22% 26% 269% 0% 15% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
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 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Scallop Opinion
Calories 128kcal 111kcal Snapper
Protein 26.3g 20.54g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 0.84g Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 47mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 40mg 10mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 314mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.58mg Scallop
Copper 0.046mg 0.033mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 201mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 57mg 667mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 5IU Snapper
Vitamin A 35µg 2µg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 49µg 21.7µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.012mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.024mg Scallop
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.076mg Scallop
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.366mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.112mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.15µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Snapper
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.082g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.222g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.173mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.629mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.692mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.226mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.258mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.487mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.597mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.645mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.314mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.104g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.005g Snapper
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
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
52%
Scallop

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?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop 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. 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.