Broccoli vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between broccoli and scallion
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K and iron.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 88% higher.
- Broccoli has 8 times more vitamin B5 than scallion. While broccoli has 0.573mg of vitamin B5, scallion has only 0.075mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +374.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +664% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.5% |
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Water
~89.83g
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Other
~0.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 207µg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 18.8mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.075mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.061mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.083mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 50µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 5.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 1.83g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 7.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Folate | 63µg | 64µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)