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Fireweed vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Scallion?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Scallion is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 285% higher.
  • Fireweed has 18 times more Vitamin B5 than Scallion. Fireweed has 1.356mg of Vitamin B5, while Scallion has 0.075mg.

We used Fireweed, leaves, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
9
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Calcium +495.8%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.9%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +582.1%
Contains more Copper +285.5%
Contains more Manganese +4090%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +495.8%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +680%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.9%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +582.1%
Contains more Copper +285.5%
Contains more Manganese +4090%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%

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.
Fireweed
Fireweed
6
:
4
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1708%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +936.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
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 A +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1708%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +936.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fireweed
Fireweed
4
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +157.4%
Contains more Fats +1347.4%
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 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 +157.4%
Contains more Fats +1347.4%
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +26.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 4.74g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 1.83g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.19g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 7.34g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 32kcal Fireweed
Sugar 2.33g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 2.6g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 72mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 1.48mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 20mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 37mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 276mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 2.66mg 0.39mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.083mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.16mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 997IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 50µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 2.2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.08mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.525mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.075mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.061mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 64µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.