Sturgeon vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sturgeon and scallops
- Sturgeon has more vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, scallops are higher in phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
- Sturgeon covers your daily vitamin D needs 85% more than scallops.
- Scallops contain 175 times less vitamin A than sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 875IU of vitamin A, while scallops contain 5IU.
- Scallops have less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sturgeon, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
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 AVitamin A | +13050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +838.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~20.54g
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Water
~70.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2931.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
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 D | 12.9µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 2IU | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.1mg | 1.076mg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 263µg | 2µg | 29% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 667mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 426mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.15µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 41mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.366mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 21.7µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.55mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.112mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.18g | 0.84g | 7% |
| Choline | 70mg | 110.7mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.486g | 0.082g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.012mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.173g | 0.218g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 0.222g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.41g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 314mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Protein | 20.7g | 20.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.907mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.954mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.682mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.901mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.613mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.808mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.066mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.609mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.058g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.