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Scallion vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallion and Broccoli

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 88% higher.
  • Scallion has 2 times more Iron than Broccoli. While Scallion has 1.48mg of Iron, Broccoli has only 0.73mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Broccoli, 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.
Scallion
Scallion
4
:
6
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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.
Scallion
Scallion
3
:
7
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.7%
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%
Equal in Folate - 63
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +103.7%
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%
Equal in Folate - 63

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
3
:
0
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.7%
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 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.
Scallion Broccoli
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 Scallion Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 4.04g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.19g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 7.34g 6.64g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 2.33g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Calcium 72mg 47mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.73mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 37mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 276mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 16mg 33mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.083mg 0.049mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 997IU 623IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 31µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 18.8mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 64µg 63µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 101.6µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.072mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.109mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.091mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.02mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.081mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.032mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.039g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.011g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.038g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Broccoli
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
63%
Scallion
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
19%
Broccoli

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