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Lemongrass vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemongrass and Scallion

  • Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Scallion has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 220% more than Scallion.
  • Lemongrass contains 6 times more Zinc than Scallion. While Lemongrass contains 2.23mg of Zinc, Scallion contains only 0.39mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162%
Contains more IronIron +452%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3165%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.8%

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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
~equal in Protein ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 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 +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Scallion Opinion
Calories 99kcal 32kcal Lemongrass
Protein 1.82g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.49g 0.19g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 25.31g 4.74g Lemongrass
Carbs 25.31g 7.34g Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg 20mg Lemongrass
Calcium 65mg 72mg Scallion
Potassium 723mg 276mg Lemongrass
Iron 8.17mg 1.48mg Lemongrass
Sugar 2.33g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.266mg 0.083mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.23mg 0.39mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 101mg 37mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg 16mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 5.224mg 0.16mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.055mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 0.525mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.061mg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 75µg 64µg Lemongrass
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.119g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.027g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.074g Lemongrass
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lemongrass 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
12%
Lemongrass
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.