Grilled scallops calories come to 92 for a 3 oz portion (85 g) and 108 per 100 g. Protein carries the load: 59% of the calories come from it, giving 13 g per portion. The number to watch is sodium, at 350 mg per 3 oz, or 15% of the daily value.
92kcal
1 3 oz portion · 85 g, grilled
59%protein
13 gProtein
3 gCarbs
2.5 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Grilled · per 85 g
Calories
92 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbohydrate
3.4 g
Fat
2.5 g
Saturated fat
0.6 g
Cholesterol
27 mg
Sodium
350 mg
Potassium
221 mg
Iron
0.4 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Grilled scallops: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
3 oz portion (85 g)
92
13 g
3.4 g
2.5 g
350 mg
5%
1 scallop (15 g)
16
2.3 g
0.6 g
0.4 g
62 mg
1%
1 cup (135 g)
146
20.7 g
5.5 g
3.9 g
556 mg
7%
100 g
108
15.3 g
4 g
2.9 g
412 mg
5%
3 × 3 oz portion (85 g)
275
39 g
1,051 mg
5 × 3 oz portion (85 g)
459
65 g
1,751 mg
A single scallop is just 16 calories
One scallop of 15 g carries 16 calories, 2.3 g of protein and 62 mg of sodium. That small unit makes scallops easy to count on a plate. A standard 3 oz portion of 85 g lands at 92 calories, which is 5% of a 2000-calorie day.
Restaurant plates rarely stop at 3 oz. A 1 cup serving of 135 g comes to 146 calories with 20.7 g of protein. Double the standard portion to 170 g and you reach 184 calories and 26 g of protein. Even a large plate of 5 portions, 425 g, stays at 459 calories.
So the calorie total climbs slowly as the plate grows. Sodium climbs faster in relative terms: the cup already covers 24% of the daily value while calories sit at 7%. Portion size matters more for salt than for calories here.
Protein supplies most of the energy
Per 100 g, grilled scallops carry 15.3 g of protein, 4 g of carbs and 2.9 g of fat. Protein makes up 59% of the calories, fat 25% and carbs 16%. The USDA row for scallops, grilled, lists no fiber and no sugar.
The carbs are the surprise. Many fish fillets read zero, and the grilled fish in our compare table does too. Scallops carry a few grams on their own, so the 3 oz portion has 3.4 g of carbs. That is small, but worth knowing if you count carbs closely.
Fat stays low. Saturated fat is 0.8 g per 100 g, and the USDA row already reflects the grilling. Butter or oil added at the table sits on top of these numbers, so log it as its own entry.
Sodium is the row to watch
Grilled scallops have 412 mg of sodium per 100 g. That is high for an unsauced protein. A 3 oz portion gives 350 mg, 15% of the daily value, while its calories cover just 5%.
Scale up and the gap grows. Two portions reach 700 mg, three reach 1,051 mg, and five reach 1,751 mg. The plain scallop page shows a similar level at 415 mg per 100 g, so grilling is not what puts the sodium there.
If you watch sodium, skip salty glazes, soy-based marinades and seasoned butter. Lemon, fresh herbs and black pepper add flavor without adding to that row. Cholesterol, by contrast, is modest at 32 mg per 100 g.
Scallops leave room on the plate
At 92 calories for 3 oz, scallops leave most of a meal's budget for the sides. That is the practical upside of a lean, protein-heavy main. The 3 oz portion covers 26% of the daily value for protein, and the cup covers 41%.
Pair them with foods that bring what scallops lack. They have 0 g of fiber per 100 g and a modest 260 mg of potassium. A green salad, grilled asparagus or a scoop of whole grains fills those gaps and makes the plate more filling.
Watch the sauce more than the scallops. A cream or butter sauce can easily outweigh the seafood in calories. BodyPal can log the plate from a photo, so the scallops and the sides land as separate entries.
How does grilled scallops compare?
Here is how grilled scallops stack up against plain scallops, grilled calamari and grilled fish, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories pick grilled scallops or grilled fish, both at 108 per 100 g, with grilled fish ahead on protein at 19.4 g. Grilled calamari matches that protein but costs 155 calories per 100 g and 209 per cup, so it suits a hungrier plate, not a lean one.
Grilled scallops FAQs
How many calories are in grilled scallops?
A 3 oz portion (85 g) of grilled scallops has 92 calories, and one scallop about 16. A full cup (135 g) comes to 146 calories.
Are grilled scallops good for weight loss?
A 3 oz portion carries 92 calories with 13 g of protein and 2.5 g of fat, which makes grilled scallops one of the leaner shellfish at 108 calories per 100 g.
Grilled scallops vs fried scallops: what is the difference?
Grilled scallops are 108 calories per 100 g, fried scallops 217. The same 3 oz portion goes from 92 calories grilled to 184 fried.
How much protein is in grilled scallops?
Grilled scallops have 15.3 g of protein per 100 g, so a 3 oz portion (85 g) gives 13 g. That portion also has 3.4 g of carbs.
How many calories are in one scallop?
One grilled scallop of 15 g has 16 calories. It also brings 2.3 g of protein and 62 mg of sodium, so counting scallops one by one is an easy way to track a plate.
Do grilled scallops have fewer calories than plain scallops?
Yes. On our pages grilled scallops come to 108 calories per 100 g versus 126 for plain scallops. Most of the gap is fat: 2.9 g against 5.1 g per 100 g.
How many calories are in a cup of grilled scallops?
A 1 cup serving of 135 g has 146 calories. It also carries 20.7 g of protein and 556 mg of sodium, which is 24% of the daily value.
How many calories are in 100 g of grilled scallops?
100 g of grilled scallops has 108 calories, with 15.3 g of protein, 4 g of carbs and 2.9 g of fat. That amount covers 31% of the daily value for protein.
Are grilled scallops high in sodium?
Fairly, yes. A 3 oz portion has 350 mg of sodium, 15% of the daily value, and 100 g has 412 mg. Skip salty glazes and marinades if you track sodium.
