Nutritional Value Of Scallops

Scallops comprises of a highly nutritious seafood, containing a range of minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids. They belong to the family of Mollusks and have a soft fleshy texture and a mild sweet flavor. They are fished as well as cultivated in water for harvest. Serving scallops with cream, cheese and butter is the best way to retain their mild flavor. The color of fresh scallops may vary from ivory to light pink. Pure white scallops are soaked in tripolyphosphate, which makes them appear plumper. Too old scallops appear brown or dull in color. High on nutrients, it is believed that scallops should be consumed 3-5 times in a month, though daily consumption is even more beneficial for health. Read on to know the complete nutritional value of scallops, along with some healthy facts about them.

Scallop Nutrition Facts

Amount of Scallop: 4.00 oz-wt

Total Weight of Scallop: 113. 40g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	23.11g
Water	80.34g
Ash	3.01g
Calories
Total Calories	151.70
Calories From Fat	40.36
Calories From Saturated Fat	6.95
Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber	0.00g
Starch	0.00g
Fats
Total Fat	4.48g
Saturated Fat	0.77g
Mono Fat	1.72g
Poly Fat	1.31g
Vitamins
Vitamin A IU	211.03IU
Vitamin A Retinol Activity Equivalent	45.82RE
Niacin – B3	1.50mg
Vitamin C	3.93mg
Vitamin E IU	2.81 IU
Folate	20.94mcg
Minerals
Calcium	34.28mg
Copper	0.07mg
Iron	0.40mg
Magnesium	77.12mg
Manganese	0.10mg
Phosphorus	302.05mg
Potassium	444. 46mg
Sodium	261. 63mg
Zinc	1.31mg
Saturated Fats
16:0 Palmitic	0.46g
Mono Fats
18:1 Oleic	1.68g
Poly Fats
18:2 Linoleic	0.88g
18:3 Linolenic	0.07g
Other Fats
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	0.35g
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	0. 07g
Amino Acids
Alanine	1.39g
Arginine	1.68g
Aspartate	2.22g
Cystine	3.03g
Glutamate	3.14g
Glycine	1.44g
Histidine	0.44g
Isoleucine	1.00g
Leucine	1.62g
Lysine	1.72g
Methionine	0.52g
Phenylalanine	0.83g
Proline	0.94g
Serine	1.03g
Threonine	0.99g
Tryptophan	0.26g
Tyrosine	0.74g
Valine	1.01g

Buying & Storing Facts

Fresh scallops have white flesh, which is firm and doesn’t show any hint of browning. Frozen scallops should look solid and shiny, and the inside of their packaging should be frost-free.
Fresh scallops are odorless or may have a slightly sweet scent. It is better to purchase scallops on display to detect any ‘off’ smell, which cannot be detected through plastic.
Special storage methods are required to keep scallops fresh. Store nicely wrapped scallops in a baking dish filled with ice. Put the baking dish in the coolest area of the refrigerator.
Freezing the scallops can extend their shelf-life. Store them in the coldest part of the freezer, where they will remain safe to use for another 3 months.

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