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Squid as food vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid as food and Scallop different?

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium than Scallop.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid as food is 135% higher.
  • Squid as food contains 102 times more Vitamin A RAE than Scallop. While Squid as food contains 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1769%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +2924.2%
Contains more Manganese +620.7%
Contains more Selenium +312.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1769%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +2924.2%
Contains more Manganese +620.7%
Contains more Selenium +312.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +229.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%
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 Protein +58.1%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Carbs +229.9%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.218
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.218

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 32.48g 20.54g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 0.84g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 158kcal 111kcal Squid as food
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 180mg 10mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.58mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 37mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 426mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 314mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 667mg Scallop
Zinc 3.46mg 1.55mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.033mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.029mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 21.7µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 5IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 2µg Squid as food
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.012mg Squid as food
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.024mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.076mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.366mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.112mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 20µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.15µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.173mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.629mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.692mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.226mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.258mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.487mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.597mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.645mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.314mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.104g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.072g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.005g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.082g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.222g Squid as food
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 as food Scallop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid as food
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

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