QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in steamed scallops?
The selected steamed scallops provide 111 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
111 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Steamed scallops nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 111 kcal
- Protein
- 20.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 5.41 g
- Fat
- 0.84 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Choline
- 111 mg
- Sodium
- 667 mg
- Potassium
- 314 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 167742. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
20.5 g per 100 g. From Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.
Carbohydrate
5.41 g per 100 g. From Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.
Fat
0.84 g per 100 g. From Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where steamed scallops fits in a varied eating pattern.
Choline
111 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Sodium
667 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
314 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Selenium
21.7 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Bay and sea, steamed
Selected reference.
Raw
Use a raw record and raw weight.
Seared
Add cooking fat and use the final edible weight.
Breaded or sauced
Use the complete product or recipe.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How steamed scallops can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 111 kcal per 100 g, the 50 g example is 55.5 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 20.5 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Use edible cooked weight and keep breading, butter, oil and sauce separate.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep raw and cooked scallops properly chilled.
After opening or cooking
Keep raw shellfish and its juices away from ready-to-eat food.
Prepare
Use clean utensils and follow shellfish allergen guidance.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish cooking or storage limits; follow current authoritative seafood guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log steamed scallops more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Steamed scallops calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of scallops?
111 kcal in the selected Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed record.
How much fibre is in scallops?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which scallops state does this page use?
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Does this include butter used for searing?
No. The selected record is steamed scallops without added butter.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 111 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 167742 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.