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Scallion vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallion and Broccoli

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 88% higher.
  • Scallion has 2 times more Iron than Broccoli. While Scallion has 1.48mg of Iron, Broccoli has only 0.73mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Broccoli, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.2%
Contains more IronIron +102.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +228.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~63µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +94.7%
~equal in Carbs ~6.64g
~equal in Water ~89.3g
~equal in Other ~0.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Broccoli Opinion
Calories 32kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Protein 1.83g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.19g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 18.8mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.74g 4.04g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 6.64g Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 72mg 47mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 1.48mg 0.73mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Copper 0.083mg 0.049mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 37mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 16mg 33mg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 623IU Scallion
Vitamin A 50µg 31µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.16mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 207µg 101.6µg Scallion
Folate 64µg 63µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.039g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.011g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.038g Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.072mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.109mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.091mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.02mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.081mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.032mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Scallion
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.