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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, Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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.

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 Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +151.9%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +928.6%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Potassium +213.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +56.4%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +151.9%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +928.6%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Potassium +213.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +10794.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
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 B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +10794.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Carbs +171.7%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +88.4%
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 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 Protein +84.7%
Contains more Fats +226.3%
Contains more Carbs +171.7%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +596.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Buckwheat Scallion
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 17.24g 4.74g Buckwheat
Protein 3.38g 1.83g Buckwheat
Fats 0.62g 0.19g Buckwheat
Carbs 19.94g 7.34g Buckwheat
Calories 92kcal 32kcal Buckwheat
Fructose 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.9g 2.33g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.7g 2.6g Buckwheat
Calcium 7mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 51mg 20mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 70mg 37mg Buckwheat
Potassium 88mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 4mg 16mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.61mg 0.39mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.146mg 0.083mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.403mg 0.16mg Buckwheat
Selenium 2.2µg 0.6µg Buckwheat
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 0.525mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.075mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.061mg Buckwheat
Folate 14µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 1.9µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.02mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.129mg 0.072mg Buckwheat
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Leucine 0.212mg 0.109mg Buckwheat
Lysine 0.172mg 0.091mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.044mg 0.02mg Buckwheat
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.059mg Buckwheat
Valine 0.173mg 0.081mg Buckwheat
Histidine 0.079mg 0.032mg Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.134g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.188g 0.027g Buckwheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.074g Buckwheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buckwheat 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
8%
Buckwheat
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
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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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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.