Olive oil vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between olive oil and scallion
- Olive oil has more vitamin E; however, scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, iron, fiber, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for scallion is 122% higher.
- Scallion has 432 times less saturated fat than olive oil. Olive oil has 13.808g of saturated fat, while scallion has 0.032g.
- Scallion has a higher glycemic index than olive oil.
Food types used in this article are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +2509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +243.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +52531.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270125.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14120.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0.027g | 182% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.19g | 154% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 207µg | 122% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 0.55mg | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.074g | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0.032g | 63% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 32kcal | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Folate | 0µg | 64µg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.083mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 276mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.83g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.525mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 5.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil 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)