Basil vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Basil and Scallion
- Scallion has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 173% more than Scallion.
- Scallion contains 7 times less Manganese than Basil. Basil contains 1.148mg of Manganese, while Scallion contains 0.16mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +363.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +617.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +429.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177% |
~equal in
Water
~89.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +225.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 1.83g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 4.74g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 7.34g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 997IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 207µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 5.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.032mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
121%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)