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Barbecue sauce vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barbecue sauce and Scallion

  • Scallion is higher than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 171% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce has 64 times more Sodium than Scallion. While Barbecue sauce has 1027mg of Sodium, Scallion has only 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, barbecue 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.
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Manganese +27%

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 E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +11400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin K +11400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +231.6%
Contains more Carbs +455.4%
Contains more Other +279%
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Water +64.2%
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 Fats +231.6%
Contains more Carbs +455.4%
Contains more Other +279%
Contains more Protein +123.2%
Contains more Water +64.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 4.74g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.63g 0.19g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 40.77g 7.34g Barbecue sauce
Calories 172kcal 32kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 0.9g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 33mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 20mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 232mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 1027mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.072mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.126mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 224IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.55mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.525mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.061mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 2µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 1.8µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.027g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.074g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue sauce Scallion
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1011mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.