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Brussels sprouts vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brussels sprouts and Scallion different?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprouts is 74% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallion. While Brussels sprouts contain 0.219mg of Vitamin B6, Scallion contains only 0.061mg.

Brussels sprouts, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
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 +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259%
Contains more CholineCholine +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206656.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Scallion Opinion
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 1.83g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 18.8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 4.74g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 7.34g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 72mg Scallion
Potassium 389mg 276mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 2.2g 2.33g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 2.6g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.083mg Scallion
Zinc 0.42mg 0.39mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 37mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 754IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A 38µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.55mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.16mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.055mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.08mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.525mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.075mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.061mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 207µg Scallion
Folate 61µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 19.1mg 5.7mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.074g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.072mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.077mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.109mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.091mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.059mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.081mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.