Scallion vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Scallion and Brussels sprouts different?
- Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, however, Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprouts is 74% higher.
- Scallion contains 2 times more Calcium than Brussels sprouts. While Scallion contains 72mg of Calcium, Brussels sprouts contain only 42mg.
Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +352.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +259% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +235.1% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.1% |
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Water
~86g
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
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206656.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 1.83g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 85mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.74g | 5.15g |
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| Carbs | 7.34g | 8.95g |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 72mg | 42mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 389mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 2.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 997IU | 754IU |
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| Vitamin A | 50µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.745mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 177µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 5.7mg | 19.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.12mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.132mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.152mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.154mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.155mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.076mg |
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| Fructose | 0.93g |
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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
59%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)