Buckwheat vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between buckwheat and scallion
- Buckwheat is higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B5; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, iron, and calcium.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 171% higher.
- Buckwheat has 5 times more vitamin B5 than scallion. While buckwheat has 0.359mg of vitamin B5, scallion has only 0.075mg.
- Scallion has a lower glycemic index (32) than buckwheat (51).
The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +155% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +928.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +378.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +252.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10794.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +226.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +596.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 207µg | 171% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Folate | 14µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.083mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 276mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 7.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 1.83g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 32kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 5.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.525mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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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
8%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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