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Scallion vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Scallion and Marrow-stem Kale

  • Scallion has more Iron, however, Marrow-stem Kale is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 192% more.
  • Scallion contains 3 times more Iron than Marrow-stem Kale. Scallion contains 1.48mg of Iron, while Marrow-stem Kale contains 0.47mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Collards, 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.
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Manganese +311.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Sodium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Manganese +311.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Sodium - 17

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.5%
Contains more Folate +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Contains more Vitamin A +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.5%
Contains more Folate +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +221.1%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Equal in Water - 89.62
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +221.1%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Equal in Water - 89.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.6%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.201 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Marrow-stem Kale Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 1.42g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 3.02g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.19g 0.61g Marrow-stem Kale
Carbs 7.34g 5.42g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 32kcal
Sugar 2.33g 0.46g Marrow-stem Kale
Fiber 2.6g 4g Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 72mg 232mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 1.48mg 0.47mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 37mg 25mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 213mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 17mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.21mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.046mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.658mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 997IU 5019IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 251µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.26mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 18.8mg 35.3mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.054mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.13mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.742mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.267mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.165mg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 64µg 129µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 207µg 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.031mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.072mg 0.086mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.109mg 0.151mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.091mg 0.117mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.02mg 0.033mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.087mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.081mg 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.032mg 0.047mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.055g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.03g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.201g Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Marrow-stem Kale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale 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)
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.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.