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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, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1037% higher.
  • Scallion has less Sodium.

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
Broth
5
:
5
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Calcium +159.7%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Selenium +4566.7%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +159.7%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.6%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Selenium +4566.7%
Contains more Iron +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16

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
Broth
6
:
5
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1609.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
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 B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1609.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +810.4%
Contains more Fats +7205.3%
Contains more Carbs +145.4%
Contains more Other +5971.6%
Contains more Water +3857.3%
Broth
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
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 +810.4%
Contains more Fats +7205.3%
Contains more Carbs +145.4%
Contains more Other +5971.6%
Contains more Water +3857.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19751.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5954.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19751.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5954.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 4.74g Broth
Protein 16.66g 1.83g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.19g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 7.34g Broth
Calories 267kcal 32kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 187mg 72mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 37mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 276mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.09mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.15mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 28µg 0.6µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 1.1mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.08mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.525mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.075mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.061mg Broth
Folate 32µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg Scallion
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
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.027g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.074g Broth

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Broth
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.