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Biscuit vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Biscuit and Scallion?

  • Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, yet Scallion is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.
  • Biscuit has 135 times more Saturated Fat than Scallion. While Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, Scallion has only 0.032g.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +226.4%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +128.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.083
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +226.4%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +128.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.083

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 B1 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1115.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Equal in Folate - 64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 B1 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1115.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +282.5%
Contains more Fats +8478.9%
Contains more Carbs +507.6%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Contains more Water +210.8%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +282.5%
Contains more Fats +8478.9%
Contains more Carbs +507.6%
Contains more Other +295.1%
Contains more Water +210.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5525.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5525.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 4.74g Biscuit
Protein 7g 1.83g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.19g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 7.34g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 32kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 2.33g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 235mg 72mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.48mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 164mg 37mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 580mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.378mg 0.16mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 0.6µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.055mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.08mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.525mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.075mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 61µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.072mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.077mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.109mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.091mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.059mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.081mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.032mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.027g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.074g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.