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Borage vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Borage and Scallion

  • Borage has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Scallion has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Borage is 23% higher.
  • Scallion has 4 times less Vitamin A than Borage. Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A, while Scallion has 50µg.

Food types used in this article are Borage, raw 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.
Borage
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
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 +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.3%
Contains more IronIron +123%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +95%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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.
Borage
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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 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 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% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +392.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
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2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 FatsFats +268.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.9%
~equal in Protein ~1.83g
~equal in Water ~89.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
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35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +681.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Scallion Opinion
Calories 21kcal 32kcal Scallion
Protein 1.8g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.7g 0.19g Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 18.8mg Borage
Net carbs 3.06g 4.74g Scallion
Carbs 3.06g 7.34g Scallion
Magnesium 52mg 20mg Borage
Calcium 93mg 72mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 276mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 1.48mg Borage
Sugar 2.33g Borage
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.13mg 0.083mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.39mg Scallion
Phosphorus 53mg 37mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 4200IU 997IU Borage
Vitamin A 210µg 50µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.349mg 0.16mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.055mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.525mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.061mg Borage
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 13µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.027g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.074g Borage
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
36%
Borage
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.