Caramel vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caramel and scallion
- Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and folate.
- Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 171% more than caramel.
- Scallion has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 CalciumCalcium | +91.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +12.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29% |
Contains more IronIron | +957.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +361.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1354.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +87.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +726.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +40.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4600% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +316.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11400% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 207µg | 171% |
Carbs | 77g | 7.34g | 23% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.074g | 23% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 18.8mg | 20% |
Calories | 382kcal | 32kcal | 18% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
Folate | 4µg | 64µg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
Fats | 8.1g | 0.19g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 2.476g | 0.032g | 11% |
Phosphorus | 114mg | 37mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.075mg | 11% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
Sodium | 245mg | 16mg | 10% |
Calcium | 138mg | 72mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 0.083mg | 7% |
Protein | 4.6g | 1.83g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.027g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 50µg | 4% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
Potassium | 214mg | 276mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.525mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 77g | 4.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 65.5g | 2.33g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Choline | 8mg | 5.7mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.285mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4163.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +949% |
Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +956.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5611.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4600% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |