Scallion vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Scallion and Arugula
- Scallion has more Vitamin K, however, Arugula is richer in Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 82% more than Arugula.
- Arugula has 2 times less Fiber than Scallion. Scallion has 2.6g of Fiber, while Arugula has 1.6g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Arugula, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.6% |
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 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +482.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +168.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.8% |
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Water
~91.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +331.1% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 1.83g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.74g | 2.05g |
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| Carbs | 7.34g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 997IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A | 50µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 5.7mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.319g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
59%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.