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Scallion vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scallion and Endive

  • Scallion has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Endive is 20% higher.
  • Endive has 3 times less Vitamin C than Scallion. Scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Endive has 6.5mg.

Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Endive, raw.

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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%
Endive
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.5%

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% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Endive
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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 22% 130% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +194.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.075mg
~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
Endive
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3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.1%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g
~equal in Water ~93.79g

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
Endive
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35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +575%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Endive Opinion
Calories 32kcal 17kcal Scallion
Protein 1.83g 1.25g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Endive
Vitamin C 18.8mg 6.5mg Scallion
Net carbs 4.74g 0.25g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 3.35g Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Scallion
Calcium 72mg 52mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 314mg Endive
Iron 1.48mg 0.83mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Endive
Copper 0.083mg 0.099mg Endive
Zinc 0.39mg 0.79mg Endive
Phosphorus 37mg 28mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 22mg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A 50µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.44mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.4mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.02mg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 231µg Endive
Folate 64µg 142µg Endive
Choline 5.7mg 16.8mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.048g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.004g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.087g Endive
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.005mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.05mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.072mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.098mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.063mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.014mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.053mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.063mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.023mg Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Endive
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
59%
Scallion
74%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.