Egg white vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between egg whites and scallion
- Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, fiber, and copper.
- Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 173% more than egg whites.
- Scallion contains 33 times less selenium than egg whites. Egg whites contain 20µg of selenium, while scallion contains 0.6µg.
- Scallion has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of scallion is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 SeleniumSelenium | +3233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +928.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +448.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +418.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +495.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +905.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
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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 | 0µg | 207µg | 173% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 0.6µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 1.83g | 18% |
| Folate | 4µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.083mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 276mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.525mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 7.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 5.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white 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)