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Millet raw vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between millet raw and scallion

  • Millet raw has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, and magnesium; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 172% more.
  • Millet raw contains 10 times more manganese than scallion. Millet raw contains 1.632mg of manganese, while scallion contains 0.16mg.
  • Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet, 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 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
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 +470%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +803.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +330.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +670.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +920%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.5%

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.
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 0% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 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% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +665.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +799%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1030.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +529.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 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 ProteinProtein +502.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2121.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.5%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more WaterWater +936.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 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 +2763%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2783.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.9µg 207µg 172%
Copper 0.75mg 0.083mg 74%
Manganese 1.632mg 0.16mg 64%
Phosphorus 285mg 37mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.055mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.525mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.061mg 25%
Fiber 8.5g 2.6g 24%
Carbs 72.85g 7.34g 22%
Magnesium 114mg 20mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Iron 3.01mg 1.48mg 19%
Protein 11.02g 1.83g 18%
Calories 378kcal 32kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 0.075mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.074g 14%
Zinc 1.68mg 0.39mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Calcium 8mg 72mg 6%
Fats 4.22g 0.19g 6%
Folate 85µg 64µg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.032g 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.55mg 3%
Potassium 195mg 276mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.773g 0.027g 2%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 64.35g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Sodium 5mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.353mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.4mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.578mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Millet raw
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw 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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.