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Candy bar vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and scallion different?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, while scallion is higher in vitamin K.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11765% more than scallion.
  • Candy bar contains 146 times more saturated fat than scallion. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while scallion contains 0.032g.
  • Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than scallion (32).

Candies, peanut bar and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types were 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +832.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +910.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +732.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +676.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +683.3%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1409%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250719.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +747%
Contains more FatsFats +17636.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +545.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more WaterWater +5514.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61829.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14291.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.061mg 11765%
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg 173%
Copper 0.774mg 0.083mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.074g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.19g 52%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.16mg 47%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.525mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.027g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 37mg 39%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.39mg 32%
Protein 15.5g 1.83g 27%
Calories 522kcal 32kcal 25%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.55mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.032g 21%
Magnesium 110mg 20mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.075mg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 7.34g 13%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.6µg 7%
Fiber 4.1g 2.6g 6%
Iron 0.97mg 1.48mg 6%
Sodium 156mg 16mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.08mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5.7mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg 4%
Potassium 407mg 276mg 4%
Folate 75µg 64µg 3%
Calcium 78mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.