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Scallion vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between scallion and corn syrup

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium in scallion is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 173% more than corn syrup.
  • Scallion contains less sodium.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +527.3%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +875%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.3%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +308.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +957.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 0µg 173%
Carbs 7.34g 77.59g 23%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Folate 64µg 0µg 16%
Iron 1.48mg 0.37mg 14%
Calories 32kcal 286kcal 13%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Potassium 276mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Sodium 16mg 155mg 6%
Calcium 72mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.009mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.009mg 4%
Protein 1.83g 0g 4%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.011mg 4%
Phosphorus 37mg 11mg 4%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.1mg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.04mg 3%
Copper 0.083mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.02mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.023mg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 13.3mg 1%
Fats 0.19g 0g 0%
Net carbs 4.74g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 77.59g N/A
Saturated fat 0.032g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0g 0%
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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.