Scallion vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between scallion and collard Greens
- Scallion has more folate, while collard Greens have more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, choline, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Collard Greens cover your daily need for vitamin K, 166% more than scallion.
- Scallion contains 6 times more sugar than collard Greens. While scallion contains 2.33g of sugar, collard Greens contain only 0.4g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +135.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +96.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +573.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +278.9% |
~equal in
Water
~90.18g
~equal in
Other
~0.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.026g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 406.6µg | 166% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 380µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.51mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 141mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 4g | 6% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 38.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 117mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.051mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.218mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 2.71g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.106mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 5.65g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.173g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 18.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 33kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Collard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)