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Scallion vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallion and Beetroot

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% higher.
  • Scallion has 25 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beetroot. While Scallion has 50µg of Vitamin A RAE, Beetroot has only 2µg.
  • Scallion has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Beets, 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 more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2921.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +103400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +70.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.067
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2921.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin C +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +103400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +70.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.5%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 1.83g 1.61g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.17g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 32kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 2.33g 6.76g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 72mg 16mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.8mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 37mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 276mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 16mg 78mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.35mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.075mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 997IU 33IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 2µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.04mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 4.9mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.031mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.04mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.334mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 64µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 207µg 0.2µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.019mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.047mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.048mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.068mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.058mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.018mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.046mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.056mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.021mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.06g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Beetroot
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
63%
Scallion
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.