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Scallion vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallion and Brussels sprout different?

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 74% higher.
  • Scallion contains 2 times more Calcium than Brussels sprout. While Scallion contains 72mg of Calcium, Brussels sprout contains only 42mg.

Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Scallion
Scallion
4
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6
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
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%
Equal in Folate - 61
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
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%
Equal in Folate - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Equal in Water - 86
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Brussels sprout
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
63%
Scallion
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
24%
Brussels sprout

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.