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Squid vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are squid and scallop different?

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin A, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium than scallop.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 135% higher.
  • Squid contains 102 times more Vitamin A than scallop. While squid contains 203µg of Vitamin A, scallop contains only 2µg.
  • Scallop has less cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Squid
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.9%
Contains more IronIron +1769%
Contains more CopperCopper +2924.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +620.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.3%

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.
Squid
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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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 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 +13400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 +58.1%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 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 +97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.218g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Scallop
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Scallop Opinion
Calories 158kcal 111kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 20.54g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.84g Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 1.64g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 224mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Magnesium 60mg 37mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 10mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 314mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.58mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.033mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 1.55mg Squid
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 580mg 426mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 667mg Scallop
Vitamin A 675IU 5IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 2µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.029mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 21.7µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.012mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.024mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.076mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.366mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.112mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.15µg Squid
Folate 24µg 20µg Squid
Trans Fat 0.009g Squid
Choline 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.082g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.222g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.173mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.629mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.692mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.226mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.258mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.487mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.597mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.645mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.314mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.072g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.104g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.005g Squid
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Scallop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
102%
Squid
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallop
Scallop contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
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 ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.