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Scallops

Delicately sweet with a long, lingering finish. Nutrients derived from the glycogen in the adductor muscle, along with abundant taurine. Cholesterol is also moderate.

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Basic Nutrients (per 100g)

High protein at 16.9g with low fat. Contains glycogen, lending a deep umami that elevates the broth.

Calories

82 kcal

Protein

16.9 g

Fat

0.3 g

Carbs

3.5 g

Minerals (per 100g)

Potassium 380mg, magnesium 41mg, and zinc 1.5mg are plentiful. An elegant umami ingredient with an excellent mineral profile.

Sodium

120 mg

Salt equiv.

0.3 g

Potassium

380 mg

Calcium

7 mg

Magnesium

41 mg

Phosphorus

230 mg

Iron

0.2 mg

Zinc

1.5 mg

Vitamins (per 100g)

Folate at 61μg is relatively high for a seafood. Vitamin B12 1.7μg and niacin 1.9mg are also present, supporting blood formation and metabolism.

Vitamin A

1 µg

Vitamin E

0.8 mg

Vitamin B2

0.10 mg

Vitamin B6

0.10 mg

Vitamin B12

1.7 µg

Vitamin C

2 mg

Niacin

1.9 mg

Folate

61 µg

Pantothenic acid

0.30 mg

Biotin

1.7 µg

Nutrition values are calculated based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2020 (8th Revised Edition) by MEXT. Some seasonings and soups are reference values that include estimates from similar foods.