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Coca-Cola vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coca-Cola and Scallion

  • Scallion is higher than Coca-Cola in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 173% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
1
:
9
Scallion
Scallion
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +3500%
Contains more Iron +1245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +13700%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Copper +8200%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +3500%
Contains more Iron +1245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +13700%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Copper +8200%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
0
:
10
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Scallion
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
2
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Protein +2514.3%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Other +1925%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Scallion
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 Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Protein +2514.3%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Other +1925%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 4.74g Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.02g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 9.56g 7.34g Coca-Cola
Calories 37kcal 32kcal Coca-Cola
Sugar 8.97g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 2mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.11mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 0mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 10mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 2mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 4mg 16mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.001mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.002mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 0µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0g 0.032g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.