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Swordfish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swordfish and Scallop

  • Swordfish is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E, however, Scallop is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% higher.
  • Scallop has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, swordfish, 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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
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 PotassiumPotassium +58.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.1%
~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 0% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 AVitamin A +2480%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +844%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +722.2%
~equal in Water ~70.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 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 +4222%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Scallop Opinion
Calories 172kcal 111kcal Swordfish
Protein 23.45g 20.54g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.84g Swordfish
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Cholesterol 78mg 41mg Scallop
Vitamin D 666IU 2IU Swordfish
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Scallop
Calcium 6mg 10mg Scallop
Potassium 499mg 314mg Swordfish
Iron 0.45mg 0.58mg Scallop
Copper 0.046mg 0.033mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.55mg Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Phosphorus 304mg 426mg Scallop
Sodium 97mg 667mg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 5IU Swordfish
Vitamin A 43µg 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 68.5µg 21.7µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.012mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.024mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.076mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.366mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.112mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.15µg Scallop
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 20µg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.009g Scallop
Choline 77.5mg 110.7mg Scallop
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.218g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.082g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.222g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.173mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.629mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.692mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.226mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.258mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.487mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.597mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.645mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.314mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.072g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.104g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.005g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.002g Swordfish

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Swordfish 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
91%
Swordfish
32%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallop
Scallop is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.