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Scallion vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallion and Chrysanthemum different?

  • Scallion is richer in Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need of Vitamin K 119% more than Scallion.
  • Scallion contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Chrysanthemum. Scallion contains 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum contains 1.4mg.

Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, raw 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.
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 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.4%
Contains more IronIron +54.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +489.4%

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% 60% 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 4.7% 139% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.531mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.6%
Contains more FatsFats +194.7%
Contains more OtherOther +104.9%
~equal in Water ~91.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Chrysanthemum Opinion
Calories 32kcal 24kcal Scallion
Protein 1.83g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.19g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 18.8mg 1.4mg Scallion
Net carbs 4.74g 0.02g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 3.02g Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Calcium 72mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 276mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 1.48mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Sugar 2.33g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.6g 3g Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.083mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Zinc 0.39mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 37mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 16mg 118mg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A 50µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 207µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Folate 64µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Chrysanthemum
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
59%
Scallion
99%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.