Scallops vs Cod
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught — 16.4g vs 14.2g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Scallops | Cod | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.4 g | 83.5 g | -5% |
| Protein | 16.4 g | 14.2 g | +15% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.419 g | 0.216 g | +94% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.28 g | 0.524 g | +336% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.670 ug | 0.586 ug | +14% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 14.0 mg | 9.01 mg | +56% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.172 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 46.4 mg | 17.9 mg | +160% |
| Phosphorus, P | 229 mg | 279 mg | -18% |
| Potassium, K | 292 mg | 192 mg | +52% |
| Sodium, Na | 252 mg | 354 mg | -29% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.02 mg | 0.269 mg | +281% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0.009 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.003 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 28.4 ug | 22.3 ug | +27% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 78 kcal | 61 kcal | +29% |
| Nitrogen | 2.62 g | 2.27 g | +15% |
| Ash | 1.48 g | 1.53 g | -3% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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