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Scallion vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Scallion and Butterscotch

  • Scallion is higher than Butterscotch in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% higher.
  • Scallion has less Sodium.

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

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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 +1700%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +9100%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +8200%
Contains more Manganese +15900%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +14700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +9100%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +8200%
Contains more Manganese +15900%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 +897%
Contains more Vitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68900%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +897%
Contains more Vitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6000%
Contains more Water +1611%
Contains more Fats +1636.8%
Contains more Carbs +1131.6%
Contains more Other +25.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +6000%
Contains more Water +1611%
Contains more Fats +1636.8%
Contains more Carbs +1131.6%
Contains more Other +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3029.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.9%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3029.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 1.83g 0.03g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 7.34g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 32kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 2.33g 80.46g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 0g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 4mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.01mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 0mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 1mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 3mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 391mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.001mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.001mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 997IU 100IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 28µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.09mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.012mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.016mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.002mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.004mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 0.3µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 2.065g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.122g Butterscotch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 78.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.