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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Scallion

  • Marrow-stem Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Scallion is richer in Iron.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 192% more.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Scallion. Marrow-stem Kale contains 251µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Scallion contains 50µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Collards, 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.
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Manganese +311.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Manganese +311.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Copper +80.4%
Equal in Sodium - 16

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.5%
Contains more Folate +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.5%
Contains more Folate +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +221.1%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Equal in Water - 89.83
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 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 Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +221.1%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.201 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 1.42g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 3.02g 1.83g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 0.19g Marrow-stem Kale
Carbs 5.42g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 32kcal
Sugar 0.46g 2.33g Marrow-stem Kale
Fiber 4g 2.6g Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 232mg 72mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 25mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 213mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 17mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.21mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.046mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.658mg 0.16mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 997IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 50µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.55mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 18.8mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.08mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 0.525mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.075mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.061mg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg 64µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg 207µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.02mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg 0.072mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.077mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg 0.109mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.117mg 0.091mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg 0.02mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.059mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg 0.081mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg 0.032mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.027g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.074g Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.