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Balsamic vinegar vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and scallion

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and copper in scallion is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Scallion covers your daily vitamin C needs 21% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Scallion has 6 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while scallion has 2.33g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more IronIron +105.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +219.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
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 CarbsCarbs +132%
Contains more OtherOther +644.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Folate 64µg 16%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Iron 0.72mg 1.48mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.083mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 5%
Potassium 112mg 276mg 5%
Calcium 27mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 32kcal 3%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.39mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 37mg 3%
Protein 0.49g 1.83g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 3%
Carbs 17.03g 7.34g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 2%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.16mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 2.33g N/A
Sodium 23mg 16mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.