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Scallion vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between scallion and chinook salmon

  • Scallion is higher in vitamin C; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Scallion has 5 times more vitamin C than chinook salmon. While scallion has 18.8mg of vitamin C, chinook salmon has only 4.1mg.
  • Scallion has less saturated fat.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than scallion (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +62.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +742.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +902.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%

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% 17% 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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +198%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-117.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1305.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6942.1%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3497.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Selenium 0.6µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 10.045mg 60%
Protein 1.83g 25.72g 48%
Phosphorus 37mg 371mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.462mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Magnesium 20mg 122mg 24%
Fats 0.19g 13.38g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 2.662g 17%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 4.1mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.865mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 5.742g 14%
Saturated fat 0.032g 3.214g 14%
Vitamin A 50µg 149µg 11%
Calories 32kcal 231kcal 10%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Folate 64µg 35µg 7%
Potassium 276mg 505mg 7%
Iron 1.48mg 0.91mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.154mg 6%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.019mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calcium 72mg 28mg 4%
Copper 0.083mg 0.053mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 60mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.56mg 2%
Carbs 7.34g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.044mg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

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Scallion Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Scallion
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $14.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.