Scallion vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallion and plantain raw different?
- Scallion is richer in vitamin K, iron, folate, and calcium, while plantain raw is higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 172% more than plantain raw.
- Scallion contains 24 times more calcium than plantain raw. Scallion contains 72mg of calcium, while plantain raw contains 3mg.
- Scallion is lower in sugar.
Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Plantains, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 EVitamin E | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29471.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +390.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +136.8% |
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:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +334.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.2% |
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
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.069g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 0.7µg | 172% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.299mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 31.89g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 276mg | 499mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 122kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.686mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 13.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 56µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.143g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 18.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 15g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw 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 richer in vitamins?
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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.