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Bran raw vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bran raw and scallion

  • Bran raw has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, magnesium, iron, copper, and vitamin B5; however, scallion has more vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 238% higher.
  • Scallion has 75 times less selenium than bran raw. Bran raw has 45.2µg of selenium, while scallion has 0.6µg.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index than scallion.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, 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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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 +1075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.1%
Contains more IronIron +265.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +697.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1883.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3418.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.1%

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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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 EVitamin E +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1892%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6368.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 +845.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +802.2%
Contains more OtherOther +258%
Contains more WaterWater +1271.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 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 +8700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3637.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Scallion DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.16mg 238%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 207µg 170%
Phosphorus 734mg 37mg 100%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.055mg 93%
Selenium 45.2µg 0.6µg 81%
Magnesium 235mg 20mg 51%
Fiber 15.4g 2.6g 51%
Iron 5.41mg 1.48mg 49%
Copper 0.403mg 0.083mg 36%
Protein 17.3g 1.83g 31%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.075mg 28%
Zinc 3.11mg 0.39mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Carbs 66.22g 7.34g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.074g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.08mg 11%
Calories 246kcal 32kcal 11%
Fats 7.03g 0.19g 11%
Potassium 566mg 276mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.061mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.032g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.027g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 5.7mg 5%
Folate 52µg 64µg 3%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.55mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.525mg 3%
Calcium 58mg 72mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
44%
Bran raw
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran 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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.