Sea Scallops Calories and Nutrition Facts
Sea Scallops has 66 calories per 100 g, with 13.5 g protein, 2 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught (FDC ID: 2747667).
A 100g serving of sea scallops contains 66 calories, 13.5g protein, 2g total carbs (2g net carbs), and 0.5g fat.
Energy density
0.66 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
20.5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
152 g
≈ 5.4 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 313mg
Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (13.5 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 66 kcal | — |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Sea Scallops calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.66 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 19 kcal | 3.8 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 66 kcal | 13.5 g | 2 g | 0.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 75 kcal | 15.3 g | 2.3 g | 0.6 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 150 kcal | 30.6 g | 4.5 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 299 kcal | 61.2 g | 9.1 g | 2.3 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2747667.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How sea scallops compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, sea scallops ranks 6th lowest in calories and 20th highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 34% below it. The lightest option in the category is squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only at 44 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained at 26.9 g per 100 g.
| Fish & Seafood (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Cod, Pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild caught | 61 kcal | 14.2 g | 0.61 |
| 🐟 Fish, cod, Atlantic, wild caught, raw | 66 kcal | 16.1 g | 0.66 |
| 🍽️ Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught (this page) | 66 kcal | 13.5 g | 0.66 |
| 🦀 Snow crab, legs only, frozen | 69 kcal | 15.5 g | 0.69 |
| 🦐 Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised, raw | 71 kcal | 15.6 g | 0.71 |
Portion planning with sea scallops
- 100 calories comes to about 152 g (5.4 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 148 g, bringing 98 kcal with it — that is 20.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 12% carbs, 81% protein, 7% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 13.5 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 0.5 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 2 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Sea Scallops FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of sea scallops?
One serving of 100 g provides 66 calories, 2 g total carbs, 13.5 g protein, and 0.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of sea scallops?
Sea Scallops contains 66 calories per 100 g, with 13.5 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, and 0.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for sea scallops?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Scallops, sea, frozen, wild caught" is FDC ID: 2747667. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of sea scallops?
By calories, sea scallops is approximately 12% carbohydrates, 81% protein, and 7% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of sea scallops?
One ounce (28 g) of sea scallops has 19 calories, with 3.8 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 75 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 299 calories.
How much sea scallops is 100 calories?
About 152 g of sea scallops supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.66 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much sea scallops do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 148 g of sea scallops, which also brings 98 calories with it. That works out to 20.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is sea scallops high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Sea Scallops sits 34% below the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 6th lowest of 23 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.