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Scallion vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallion and Fennel different?

  • Scallion is higher than Fennel in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion covers your daily need of Vitamin K 120% more than Fennel.
  • Scallion contains 2 times more Folate than Fennel. Scallion contains 64µg of Folate, while Fennel contains 27µg.

Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fennel, bulb, 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 Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 963
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.58
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin K +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 963
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 90.21
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 90.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.4%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 4.2g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 1.24g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 7.34g 7.3g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 31kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 3.93g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 72mg 49mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.73mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 276mg 414mg Fennel
Sodium 16mg 52mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.2mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.066mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.191mg Fennel
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Fennel
Vitamin A 997IU 963IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 48µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 18.8mg 12mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.01mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.032mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.047mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 27µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 62.8µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.09g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Fennel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Scallion
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.