Scallops, steamed or boiled: Nutrition Facts
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Scallops, steamed or boiled contains 87 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 117 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 20% from carbohydrates and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 63% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 34% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 29% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.62 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.16 g | 0.8% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 301 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 15.2 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.018 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.083 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 63% |
| Choline C | 82.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 422 mg | 34% |
| Potassium C | 259 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.029 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 16.2 µg | 29% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 74%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15.2 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat0.62 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium301 mgbelow the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water77.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.061 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.053 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.077 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 77.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Scallops
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 78 | 16.4 g | 2.3 g | 0.42 g |
| Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 66 | 13.5 g | 2 g | 0.49 g |
| Scallops, baked or broiled Cooked | 126 | 15 g | 4 g | 5.1 g |
| Scallops, grilled Cooked | 108 | 15.3 g | 4 g | 2.9 g |
| Scallops, fried Cooked | 217 | 11.1 g | 14.1 g | 12.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp, steamed or boiled Cooked | 90 | 17.2 g | 1.2 g | 1.3 g |
| Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 82 | 16.8 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat Cooked | 86 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Fish, flounder, steamed Cooked | 88 | 15.7 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 87 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Clams, steamed or boiled Cooked | 109 | 18.6 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Shrimp, grilled Cooked | 110 | 17.3 g | 1.2 g | 3.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked scallops?
100 g of cooked scallops has 87 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 117 kcal. 1 scallop (15 g): about 13 kcal.
Is cooked scallops high in protein?
Cooked scallops contains 15.2 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.5 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 74% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is below the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked scallops?
Cooked scallops has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked scallops?
Cooked scallops contains 0.62 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.16 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked scallops contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (63% DV), phosphorus (34% DV), selenium (29% DV), choline (15% DV) and zinc (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked scallops?
100 g contains 301 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does scallops have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, scallops, steamed or boiled has 87 kcal, while scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught has 78 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706358. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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