Scallops vs Cod
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Scallops —
Cod —
Protein (g)
Scallops 13.5
Cod 14.2
Carbs (g)
Scallops 1.97
Cod 0.524
Fat (g)
Scallops 0.493
Cod 0.216
Fiber (g)
Scallops —
Cod —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cod, Pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild caught — 14.2g vs 13.5g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Scallops, sea, 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 | 82.5 g | 83.5 g | -1% |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 14.2 g | -5% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.493 g | 0.216 g | +128% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.97 g | 0.524 g | +275% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.28 ug | 0.586 ug | +119% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.5 mg | 9.01 mg | +17% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.213 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.6 mg | 17.9 mg | +71% |
| Phosphorus, P | 214 mg | 279 mg | -23% |
| Potassium, K | 245 mg | 192 mg | +27% |
| Sodium, Na | 313 mg | 354 mg | -12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 0.269 mg | +273% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.004 mg | 0.009 mg | -52% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.7 ug | 22.3 ug | -29% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 66 kcal | 61 kcal | +9% |
| Nitrogen | 2.16 g | 2.27 g | -5% |
| Ash | 1.49 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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