Malt vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are malt and scallion different?
- Malt is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for scallion is 172% higher.
- Scallion has less saturated fat.
- Scallion has a lower glycemic index (32) than malt (59).
Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +372% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1631.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2963% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 207µg | 172% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 18.8mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.48mg | 16% |
| Folate | 9µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 0.032g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 0.19g | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 276mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 50µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 1.83g | 3% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 32kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 0.027g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 0.525mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
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.