Coffee vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between coffee and scallion
- The amount of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, fiber, copper, calcium, potassium, and manganese in scallion is higher than in coffee.
- Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 172% more than coffee.
- Scallion has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of coffee is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +463.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1850% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +595.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +238.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +206900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1425% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +850% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7300% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 207µg | 172% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Folate | 2µg | 64µg | 16% |
| Caffeine | 40mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.002mg | 0.083mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 276mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 1.83g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Calories | 1kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg | 0.525mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 5.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.002g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)