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Nutmeg vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nutmeg and Scallion?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 173% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 811 times more Saturated Fat than Scallion. Nutmeg has 25.94g of Saturated Fat, while Scallion has 0.032g.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +155.6%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +815%
Contains more Phosphorus +475.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains more Zinc +451.3%
Contains more Copper +1137.3%
Contains more Manganese +1712.5%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains more Magnesium +815%
Contains more Phosphorus +475.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains more Zinc +451.3%
Contains more Copper +1137.3%
Contains more Manganese +1712.5%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
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.
Nutmeg
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +529.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
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 B1 +529.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +219.1%
Contains more Fats +19010.5%
Contains more Carbs +571.5%
Contains more Other +187.7%
Contains more Water +1341.9%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +219.1%
Contains more Fats +19010.5%
Contains more Carbs +571.5%
Contains more Other +187.7%
Contains more Water +1341.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11825.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11825.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 4.74g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 1.83g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 0.19g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 7.34g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 32kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 20.8g 2.6g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 72mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.48mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 20mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 37mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 276mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg 16mg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.39mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.083mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 3mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.055mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.525mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.061mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg 64µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg Scallion
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
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.027g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.074g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (16 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.