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Trout vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Trout and Scallop

  • Trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 126% higher.
  • Trout has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Trout
Trout
5
:
5
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +187%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains more Zinc +187%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%

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.
Trout
Trout
11
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +5920%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Trout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
Scallop
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 +5920%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
3
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +778.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2860%
Equal in Water - 70.25
Trout
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Scallop
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 +15.9%
Contains more Fats +778.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2860%
Equal in Water - 70.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2781.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2781.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 23.8g 20.54g Trout
Fats 7.38g 0.84g Trout
Carbs 0g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 168kcal 111kcal Trout
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 30mg 10mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.58mg Scallop
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 270mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 450mg 314mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 667mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 1.55mg Scallop
Copper 0.055mg 0.033mg Trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.029mg Scallop
Selenium 28.1µg 21.7µg Trout
Vitamin A 301IU 5IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 2µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 2IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 0µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.012mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.024mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 1.076mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.366mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.112mg Trout
Folate 12µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 2.15µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.173mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.629mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.692mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.226mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 1.258mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.487mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.597mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 0.645mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.314mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.009g Scallop
Saturated Fat 1.651g 0.218g Scallop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.104g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.072g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.005g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 0.082g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.222g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g 0.002g Trout

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Trout Scallop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Trout
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 606mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop 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.

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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.