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Whelk raw vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whelk raw and Scallop different?

  • Whelk raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Scallop is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk raw is 319% higher.
  • Whelk raw contains 45 times more Copper than Scallop. While Whelk raw contains 1.03mg of Copper, Scallop contains only 0.023mg.
  • Scallop has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw and Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw 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.
Whelk raw
Whelk raw
9
:
1
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +1223.7%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +4378.3%
Contains more Manganese +2529.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Whelk raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 189% 62% 61% 31% 27% 45% 344% 59% 245%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 15% 16% 144% 19% 52% 25% 8% 3% 70%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Iron +1223.7%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +4378.3%
Contains more Manganese +2529.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%

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.
Whelk raw
Whelk raw
9
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215
Equal in Choline - 65
Whelk raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 14% 7% 25% 20% 13% 79% 5% 1134% 36% 1%
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 14% 13% 17% 12% 177% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.215
Equal in Choline - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk raw
Whelk raw
3
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +144%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Water +25%
Whelk raw
24% 8% 66% 2%
Protein: 23.84 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.76 g
Water: 66 g
Other: 2 g
Scallop
12% 3% 83% 2%
Protein: 12.06 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 3.18 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +144%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Water +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk raw
Whelk raw
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2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.2%
Whelk raw
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.023 g
Scallop
42% 16% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.128 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk raw Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 7.76g 3.18g Whelk raw
Protein 23.84g 12.06g Whelk raw
Fats 0.4g 0.49g Scallop
Carbs 7.76g 3.18g Whelk raw
Calories 137kcal 69kcal Whelk raw
Starch 2.17g Scallop
Calcium 57mg 6mg Whelk raw
Iron 5.03mg 0.38mg Whelk raw
Magnesium 86mg 22mg Whelk raw
Phosphorus 141mg 334mg Scallop
Potassium 347mg 205mg Whelk raw
Sodium 206mg 392mg Whelk raw
Zinc 1.63mg 0.91mg Whelk raw
Copper 1.03mg 0.023mg Whelk raw
Manganese 0.447mg 0.017mg Whelk raw
Selenium 44.8µg 12.8µg Whelk raw
Vitamin A 87IU 3IU Whelk raw
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Whelk raw
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Whelk raw
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Scallop
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Whelk raw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.007mg Whelk raw
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.015mg Whelk raw
Vitamin B3 1.05mg 0.703mg Whelk raw
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.215mg Scallop
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.073mg Whelk raw
Folate 6µg 16µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 9.07µg 1.41µg Whelk raw
Choline 65mg 65mg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Whelk raw
Tryptophan 0.309mg 0.102mg Whelk raw
Threonine 1.068mg 0.369mg Whelk raw
Isoleucine 0.828mg 0.406mg Whelk raw
Leucine 1.903mg 0.72mg Whelk raw
Lysine 1.465mg 0.739mg Whelk raw
Methionine 0.603mg 0.286mg Whelk raw
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.351mg Whelk raw
Valine 1.037mg 0.379mg Whelk raw
Histidine 0.488mg 0.185mg Whelk raw
Cholesterol 65mg 24mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.005g Whelk raw
Saturated Fat 0.031g 0.128g Whelk raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.061g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.042g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Scallop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.048g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g 0.13g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Scallop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g Scallop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Scallop
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whelk raw Scallop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
103%
Whelk raw
21%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Whelk raw
35%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whelk raw
Whelk raw contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk raw
Whelk raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk raw
Whelk raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk raw
Whelk raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Whelk raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171983/nutrients
  2. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174220/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.