Whiting vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between whiting and scallops
- Whiting has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, and calcium, while scallops have more phosphorus and zinc.
- Whiting covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than scallops.
- Whiting contains 37 times more vitamin D than scallops. While whiting contains 73IU of vitamin D, scallops contain only 2IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in scallops is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whiting, 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 CalciumCalcium | +520% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +348.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2366.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +442.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.5% |
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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| Selenium | 41.1µg | 21.7µg | 35% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 667mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 426mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.6µg | 2.15µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 41mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 2IU | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.55mg | 9% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 20.54g | 6% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 110.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.068mg | 0.012mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.13mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.67mg | 1.076mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 314mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.41g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.366mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.587g | 0.222g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.69g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 0.082g | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.156mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.695mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.283g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.235g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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?
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
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.