Scallops, baked or broiled: Nutrition Facts
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Scallops, baked or broiled contains 126 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from fat and 13% from carbohydrates (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 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 33% 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 | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 33 mg | 11% |
| Sodium C | 415 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.01 g | |
| Protein C | 15 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A C | 21 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.68 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.7 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.018 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.83 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 62% |
| Choline C | 81.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 415 mg | 33% |
| Potassium C | 255 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.029 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 15.9 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 49%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 38%
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 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fat5.1 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium415 mgabove the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.053 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.076 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 21 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.2 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, grilled Cooked | 108 | 15.3 g | 4 g | 2.9 g |
| Scallops, steamed or boiled Cooked | 87 | 15.2 g | 4 g | 0.62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, flounder, grilled Cooked | 109 | 15.7 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Shrimp, baked or broiled Cooked | 129 | 16.9 g | 1.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, flounder, baked or broiled Cooked | 128 | 15.4 g | 0.01 g | 6.9 g |
| Shrimp, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 154 | 15.6 g | 8.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, flounder, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 153 | 14.3 g | 7.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Shrimp, grilled Cooked | 110 | 17.3 g | 1.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Fish, cod, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 152 | 17.3 g | 7.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Clams, baked or broiled Cooked | 148 | 18.2 g | 4.4 g | 5.7 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 126 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 170 kcal. 1 scallop (15 g): about 19 kcal.
Is cooked scallops high in protein?
Cooked scallops contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.3 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 49% 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 0.01 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked scallops?
Cooked scallops contains 5.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% 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 (62% DV), phosphorus (33% 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 415 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does scallops have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, scallops, baked or broiled has 126 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 2706356. 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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