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Scallion vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between scallion and durian

  • Scallion has more vitamin A, iron, folate, and calcium, while durian has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Durian covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 27% more than scallion.
  • Scallion contains 23 times more vitamin A than durian. While scallion contains 997IU of vitamin A, durian contains only 44IU.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +244.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~39mg

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%
Durian
5
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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418%
~equal in Vitamin C ~19.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Durian
3
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2705.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Durian DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.374mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.316mg 20%
Copper 0.083mg 0.207mg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 0.43mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.2mg 9%
Fats 0.19g 5.33g 8%
Folate 64µg 36µg 7%
Carbs 7.34g 27.09g 7%
Calcium 72mg 6mg 7%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.325mg 7%
Calories 32kcal 147kcal 6%
Fiber 2.6g 3.8g 5%
Potassium 276mg 436mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 2µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.074mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 19.7mg 1%
Protein 1.83g 1.47g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 23.29g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Phosphorus 37mg 39mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 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 Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian 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)
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.
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.