Scallion vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between scallion and cornmeal
- Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, while cornmeal has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 173% more than cornmeal.
- Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +94.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
Contains more IronIron | +194.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +69.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1650% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +354.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +358.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +901.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +377.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +846.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +220% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +226.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +50.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 207µg | 0µg | 173% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.551mg | 41% |
Folate | 64µg | 209µg | 36% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 4.36mg | 36% |
Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 4.968mg | 28% |
Carbs | 7.34g | 79.45g | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.382mg | 23% |
Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 0mg | 21% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 10.5µg | 18% |
Calories | 32kcal | 370kcal | 17% |
Protein | 1.83g | 7.11g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.182mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 37mg | 99mg | 9% |
Calcium | 72mg | 3mg | 7% |
Fiber | 2.6g | 3.9g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.828g | 5% |
Potassium | 276mg | 142mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 11µg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
Fats | 0.19g | 1.75g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.174mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.22g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.39g | 1% |
Copper | 0.083mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
Choline | 5.7mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.74g | 75.55g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.33g | 1.61g | N/A |
Sodium | 16mg | 7mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.109mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.081mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +703.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +288.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +821.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +982.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1344.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1018.9% |