Squid vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are squid and scallops different?
- Squid has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and vitamin A than scallops.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 135% higher.
- Squid contains 135 times more vitamin A than scallops. While squid contains 675IU of vitamin A, scallops contain only 5IU.
- Scallops have 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 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10050% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.7% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 2.15µg | 135% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.024mg | 131% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.58mg | 128% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 21.7µg | 123% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.033mg | 107% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 41mg | 61% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 20.54g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 2µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 426mg | 22% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.55mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.112mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.366mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 314mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.076mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 667mg | 3% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 111kcal | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 5.41g | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.218g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.222g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallops contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops 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 ($)