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Broccoli vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Scallion

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 88% higher.
  • Broccoli has 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Scallion. While Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, Scallion has only 0.075mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Broccoli
Broccoli
6
:
4
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Broccoli
Broccoli
7
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin E +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.7%
Equal in Folate - 64
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.7%
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
3
:
2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Fats +94.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Equal in Other - 0.81
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Fats +94.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
0
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.7%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Scallion
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 2.82g 1.83g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.19g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 34kcal 32kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 2.33g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Calcium 47mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.73mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 66mg 37mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 276mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.21mg 0.16mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 0.6µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.55mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 18.8mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.525mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.075mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.061mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 101.6µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.072mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.077mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.109mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.091mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.081mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.032mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Broccoli
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.