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Scallion vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scallion and Endive

  • Scallion has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Endive is 20% higher.
  • Endive has 3 times less Vitamin C than Scallion. Scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Endive has 6.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Endive, 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
6
:
4
Endive
Endive
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%

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
5
:
5
Endive
Endive
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Folate +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
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%
Endive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Folate +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
2
:
3
Endive
Endive
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 93.79
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 93.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
2
:
1
Endive
Endive
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Endive Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 0.25g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 1.25g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Endive
Carbs 7.34g 3.35g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 17kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Endive
Calcium 72mg 52mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.83mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 28mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 16mg 22mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.083mg 0.099mg Endive
Manganese 0.16mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.44mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 6.5mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.4mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.02mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 207µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.005mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.05mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.072mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.098mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.063mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.014mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.053mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.063mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.023mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.048g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.004g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Endive
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
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients
  2. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.