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Corned beef vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corned beef and scallion different?

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3, while scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 171% more than corned beef.
  • Scallion is lower in cholesterol.
  • Scallion has a higher glycemic index (32) than corned beef (0).

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1074.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1114%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13700%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
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 ProteinProtein +892.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9889.5%
Contains more OtherOther +219.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1461.7%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34048.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 207µg 171%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 0.6µg 59%
Sodium 973mg 16mg 42%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.39mg 38%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.17g 1.83g 33%
Fats 18.98g 0.19g 29%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.032g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.027g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.525mg 16%
Folate 6µg 64µg 15%
Phosphorus 125mg 37mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.061mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 5.7mg 12%
Calories 251kcal 32kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Copper 0.154mg 0.083mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.075mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 72mg 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Iron 1.86mg 1.48mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.074g 4%
Potassium 145mg 276mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.55mg 3%
Carbs 0.47g 7.34g 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Corned beef
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 957mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.308g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.