Caper vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caper and scallion
- Caper has more copper; however, scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
- Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 152% more than caper.
- Scallion contains 147 times less sodium than caper. Caper contains 2348mg of sodium, while scallion contains 16mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Capers, canned 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 | +65% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +590% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +337.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +741.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +352.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +892.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 24.6µg | 207µg | 152% |
| Sodium | 2348mg | 16mg | 101% |
| Copper | 0.374mg | 0.083mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 18.8mg | 16% |
| Folate | 23µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 276mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.078mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.304g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.233g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.89g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 1.83g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.652mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.027mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.69g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 5.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.063g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 2332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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