Scallops are an excellent source of vitamin B12, which is needed for the body to deactivate homocysteine, a chemical that can damage  blood vessel walls . Hight homocysteine levels are linked with osteoporosis. A high intake of vitamin B12 has been, also, shown to be protective against colon cancer.

Scallops are very good source of  magnesium. A regular intake helps build bones, release energy, regulate  nerves and keep the heart healthy. Magnesium deficiency can cause abnormal heart rhythms.

Scallops are low in calories and ideal  for dieters.

Fresh scallops should have white  and firm flesh. Cooking them for longer than few minutes make them tough.

100 g of scallops contains

• 88 Kcalories
• 0.8 g fat
• 16.8 g protein
• 1.5 g vitamin B12
• 16 mcg folate
• 314 mg potassium
• 22 mcg selenium
• 56 mg magnesium
• 0.95 mg zinc
• 24 mg calcium