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Scallion vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallion and Black pepper

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 548% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Spices, pepper, black.

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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 Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +515.3%
Contains more Iron +556.1%
Contains more Magnesium +755%
Contains more Phosphorus +327%
Contains more Potassium +381.5%
Contains more Zinc +205.1%
Contains more Copper +1502.4%
Contains more Manganese +7870.6%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%
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 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Calcium +515.3%
Contains more Iron +556.1%
Contains more Magnesium +755%
Contains more Phosphorus +327%
Contains more Potassium +381.5%
Contains more Zinc +205.1%
Contains more Copper +1502.4%
Contains more Manganese +7870.6%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%

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 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377%
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 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +620.9%
Contains more Protein +467.8%
Contains more Fats +1615.8%
Contains more Carbs +771.3%
Contains more Other +1127.2%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Water +620.9%
Contains more Protein +467.8%
Contains more Fats +1615.8%
Contains more Carbs +771.3%
Contains more Other +1127.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2637%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1248.6%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2637%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1248.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 1.83g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0.19g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 7.34g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 32kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 2.33g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 2.6g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 72mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 1.48mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 20mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 37mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 276mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 16mg 20mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.083mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.16mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 997IU 547IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 27µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 64µg 17µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 163.7µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.072mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 0.109mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.091mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.02mg 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.081mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.032mg 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0.032g 1.392g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Black pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
63%
Scallion
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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.

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.