Scallion vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between scallion and cardoon
- Scallion has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron, while cardoon has more copper, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin A, 20% more than cardoon.
- Scallion contains 9 times more vitamin C than cardoon. While scallion contains 18.8mg of vitamin C, cardoon contains only 2mg.
- The amount of sodium in scallion is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Cardoon, 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 IronIron | +111.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
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 CVitamin C | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +350.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 2mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.231mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.7mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 170mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.338mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.256mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 400mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Folate | 64µg | 68µg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 17kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 4.07g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 2.47g | N/A |
| Calcium | 72mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.