Escarole vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between escarole and scallion
- Escarole has more vitamin A, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, scallion is higher in vitamin C and iron.
- Escarole covers your daily vitamin A needs 18% more than scallion.
- Scallion contains 11 times less vitamin B5 than escarole. Escarole contains 0.826mg of vitamin B5, while scallion contains 0.075mg.
- Escarole has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of scallion is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added 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 ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1001.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +469.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.19g
~equal in
Water
~89.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +575% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.074g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 18.8mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 0.075mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.385mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 94µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Folate | 78µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 211.9µg | 207µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 5.7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.07g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.312mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.15g | 1.83g | 1% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.27g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.23g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.087mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.09mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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