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Cabbage vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cabbage and Scallion

  • Cabbage has more Vitamin C, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 109% more than Cabbage.
  • Scallion has 2 times less Vitamin C than Cabbage. Cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C, while Scallion has 18.8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, raw 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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +336.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +336.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +917.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
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 C +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +917.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Equal in Water - 89.83
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 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 +43%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 1.28g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 5.8g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 25kcal 32kcal Scallion
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 2.5g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 40mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.47mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 26mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 170mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 18mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.18mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.019mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.16mg
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 98IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 36.6mg 18.8mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.055mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.075mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 76µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.035mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.041mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.044mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.012mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.042mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.022mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cabbage 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
35%
Cabbage
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.