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Wheat Bread vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wheat Bread and scallion?

  • Wheat Bread is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet scallion is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 168% higher.
  • Wheat Bread has 56 times more selenium than scallion. Wheat Bread has 33.4µg of selenium, while scallion has 0.6µg.
  • Scallion contains less sodium.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index than wheat Bread.

We used Bread, wheat, toasted and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this comparison.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
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 +195%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.2%
Contains more IronIron +176.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +760.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +377.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3531.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 ProteinProtein +608.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2147.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +659.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242%
Contains more WaterWater +270.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 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 +3674.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2224.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Bread Scallion
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Wheat Bread Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 5.7µg 207µg 168%
Selenium 33.4µg 0.6µg 60%
Manganese 1.377mg 0.16mg 53%
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.525mg 36%
Iron 4.09mg 1.48mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.055mg 32%
Sodium 601mg 16mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.08mg 23%
Phosphorus 188mg 37mg 22%
Protein 12.96g 1.83g 22%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18.8mg 21%
Carbs 55.77g 7.34g 16%
Calories 313kcal 32kcal 14%
Copper 0.198mg 0.083mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0.074g 11%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.39mg 10%
Calcium 165mg 72mg 9%
Magnesium 59mg 20mg 9%
Fiber 4.7g 2.6g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.075mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.061mg 7%
Fats 4.27g 0.19g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Folate 86µg 64µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.989g 0.032g 4%
Choline 22.1mg 5.7mg 3%
Potassium 223mg 276mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.019g 0.027g 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.55mg 2%
Net carbs 51.07g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 6.42g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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%
Wheat Bread
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.