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Rapini vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rapini and Scallion?

  • Rapini is richer than Scallion in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Rapini's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 14% more.
  • Rapini has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Scallion. While Rapini has 0.162mg of Vitamin B1, Scallion has only 0.055mg.

We used Broccoli raab, raw 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.
Rapini
Rapini
7
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +146.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Rapini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +146.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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.
Rapini
Rapini
10
:
0
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +163%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Folate +29.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 18.8
Equal in Vitamin K - 207
Rapini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Scallion
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 A +163%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Folate +29.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 18.8
Equal in Vitamin K - 207

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
Rapini
4
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +157.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Rapini
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Scallion
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 +73.2%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +157.5%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
Rapini
1
:
2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
Rapini
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 3.17g 1.83g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.19g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 22kcal 32kcal Scallion
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g 2.33g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 2.6g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 72mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 1.48mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Rapini
Phosphorus 73mg 37mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 33mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.77mg 0.39mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.395mg 0.16mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 997IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 50µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg 0.55mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 18.8mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.055mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.08mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.525mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.075mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.061mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 64µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 207µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.02mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg 0.072mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.077mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg 0.109mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg 0.091mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg 0.02mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.059mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg 0.081mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg 0.032mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.074g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rapini Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
86%
Rapini
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini 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)

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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.