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Broth vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between broth and scallion

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% higher.
  • Scallion has less sodium.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index (32) than broth (45).

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4566.7%
Contains more IronIron +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.16mg

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.
Broth
7
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1910.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1609.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +810.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7205.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.4%
Contains more OtherOther +5971.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3857.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 +19751.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5954.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Scallion DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 16mg 1037%
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg 173%
Selenium 28µg 0.6µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 1.83g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.074g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.08mg 27%
Fats 13.88g 0.19g 21%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 18.8mg 20%
Choline 114.6mg 5.7mg 20%
Phosphorus 166mg 37mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.032g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.027g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 32kcal 12%
Calcium 187mg 72mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.525mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.075mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Copper 0mg 0.083mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 20mg 9%
Folate 32µg 64µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Iron 1.03mg 1.48mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 7.34g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.061mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.55mg 1%
Potassium 309mg 276mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 2.33g N/A
Manganese 0.15mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 23859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.