Scallion vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between scallion and arborio rice
- Scallion has more vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium; however, arborio rice has more selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for scallion is 21% higher.
- Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than scallion.
Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +961.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +429.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 7.5µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.164mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.357mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 28.73g | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.397mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 1.493mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 64µg | 59µg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 2.36g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
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
55%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)