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Scallion vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallion and Ground beef?

  • Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 170% higher.
  • Scallion contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Manganese +1677.8%
Contains more Iron +53.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.6%
Contains more Zinc +1397.4%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.1%
Contains more Manganese +1677.8%
Contains more Iron +53.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.6%
Contains more Zinc +1397.4%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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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Contains more Vitamin A +10977.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +666.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +10977.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +666.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.9%
Contains more Protein +1204.4%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Other +195.1%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.9%
Contains more Protein +1204.4%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Other +195.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27018.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.4%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27018.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 0g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.19g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 7.34g 0g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 2.33g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 2.6g 0g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 33mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 276mg 241mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 73mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.083mg 0.079mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.009mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 997IU 9IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 3µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.12mg Scallion
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.051mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 64µg 7µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 207µg 2.9µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.072mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.109mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.091mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.02mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.081mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.032mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Scallion
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 6.073g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.