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Scallion vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between scallion and macaroon

  • Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and iron; however, macaroon is richer in copper, selenium, and fiber.
  • Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 172% more than macaroon.
  • Scallion contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.4%
Contains more IronIron +80.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1033.3%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18718.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +681.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more FatsFats +11768.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +734.1%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5863%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +994.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Macaroon DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 1.1µg 172%
Saturated fat 0.032g 20.099g 91%
Fats 0.19g 22.55g 34%
Copper 0.083mg 0.269mg 21%
Calories 32kcal 460kcal 21%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Carbs 7.34g 61.22g 18%
Folate 64µg 3µg 15%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.8µg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 5.1g 10%
Sodium 16mg 241mg 10%
Iron 1.48mg 0.82mg 8%
Calcium 72mg 5mg 7%
Manganese 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Potassium 276mg 123mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.81g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 1.61g 4%
Phosphorus 37mg 68mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.096mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.73mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 2%
Protein 1.83g 3.02g 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.22mg 2%
Choline 5.7mg 9.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 45.16g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.067g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.