Scallion vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between scallion and bell peppers
- Scallion has more vitamin K, iron, folate, vitamin A, and calcium; however, bell peppers have more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for scallion is 166% higher.
- Bell peppers have 7 times less calcium than scallion. Scallion has 72mg of calcium, while bell peppers have 10mg.
Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2697.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +327.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.2% |
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:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.1% |
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Water
~93.89g
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
0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +237.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 7.4µg | 166% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 80.4mg | 68% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.224mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 0.86g | 2% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.12g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 4.64g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 2.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.01mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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.