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Scallops — CookedB
Seafood · #17 of 28

Scallops

Cooked · Fish & Seafood

55/100B tier
Calories111
Protein20.5g
Fiber0g
Sodium265mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 55 out of 100, #17 of 28 seafood. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (87/100); omega-3 drags it down (12/100).

The short version: Sweet, seared, and nearly pure protein.

The catch: Sodium runs high — a squeeze of lemon beats extra salt.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories111
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 265mg12%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 20.5g41%
Vitamin B12 2mcg83%
Selenium 25mcg45%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 55

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587
Clean label ×1585
Protein ×2574
Micronutrients ×2532
Omega-3 ×2012

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#17 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Scallops healthy?

It grades B — 55 out of 100, #17 of 28 seafood in our system. Sweet, seared, and nearly pure protein.

How many calories are in Scallops?

111 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Scallops calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.