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Scallion vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallion and Mozzarella different?

  • Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, while Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Scallion covers your daily need of Vitamin K 171% more than Mozzarella.
  • Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat.

Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types were 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 Iron +492%
Contains more Potassium +190.5%
Contains more Copper +207.4%
Contains more Calcium +915.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +1316.2%
Contains more Zinc +702.6%
Contains more Selenium +2516.7%
Equal in Sodium - 16
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +492%
Contains more Potassium +190.5%
Contains more Copper +207.4%
Contains more Calcium +915.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +1316.2%
Contains more Zinc +702.6%
Contains more Selenium +2516.7%
Equal in Sodium - 16

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 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Water +80%
Contains more Protein +1402.7%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Other +196.3%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Water +80%
Contains more Protein +1402.7%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Other +196.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17840.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.8%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17840.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 3.1g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.19g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 7.34g 3.1g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 2.33g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 2.6g 0g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 1.48mg 0.25mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 37mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 276mg 95mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 16mg
Zinc 0.39mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.083mg 0.027mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 997IU 517IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.15mg Scallion
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.12mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 64µg 9µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 207µg 1.8µg 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 54mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 10.867g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (16 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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.