Nachos vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nachos and scallion different?
- Nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for scallion is 156% higher.
- Nachos contain 68 times more saturated fat than scallion. While nachos contain 2.173g of saturated fat, scallion contains only 0.032g.
- Scallion has a lower glycemic index (32) than nachos (75).
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +435.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +641.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +363.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1609.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +972.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11215.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +375.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +140.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51825.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6710.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 207µg | 156% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 0.027g | 35% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 0.19g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 0.074g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.55mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 37mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 18.8mg | 20% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 32kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.6µg | 15% |
| Folate | 10µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.061mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 0.032g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 7.34g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.83g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 276mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins