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Scallion vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallion and Fireweed?

  • Scallion is richer in Vitamin C, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 285% higher.
  • Scallion has 9 times more Vitamin C than Fireweed. Scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Fireweed has 2.2mg.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more IronIron +62.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +582.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4090%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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%
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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1708%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +936.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1347.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.9%
Contains more OtherOther +213.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Fireweed Opinion
Calories 32kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Protein 1.83g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.19g 2.75g Fireweed
Vitamin C 18.8mg 2.2mg Scallion
Net carbs 4.74g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 7.34g 19.22g Fireweed
Magnesium 20mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 72mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 276mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 1.48mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Sugar 2.33g Fireweed
Fiber 2.6g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.083mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.39mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 37mg 108mg Fireweed
Sodium 16mg 34mg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 50µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.033mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 64µg 112µg Fireweed
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Fireweed
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
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.