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Brussels sprout vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprout and Scallion different?

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 74% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallion. While Brussels sprout contains 0.219mg of Vitamin B6, Scallion contains only 0.061mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
6
:
4
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
Equal in Folate - 64
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
4
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +84.7%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206656.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.4%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206656.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 4.74g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.83g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 7.34g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.33g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.6g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 37mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 276mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.42mg 0.39mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.07mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.337mg 0.16mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.55mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 18.8mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.08mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.525mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.075mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.061mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 177µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.072mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.077mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.109mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.091mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.02mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.059mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.081mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.074g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
81%
Brussels sprout
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.