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Scallion vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between scallion and hamburgers

  • Scallion is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Hamburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Scallion has less sodium.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index (32) than hamburgers (66).

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +94.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +635.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +110.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7457.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.3%
Contains more OtherOther +121%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20251.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +413.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg 60%
Protein 1.83g 17.08g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 5.365mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.032g 5.096g 23%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.87mg 23%
Fats 0.19g 14.36g 22%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Iron 1.48mg 2.88mg 18%
Sodium 16mg 414mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg 16%
Phosphorus 37mg 136mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 5.495g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.217mg 14%
Calories 32kcal 295kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.25mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.203mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0.9g 7%
Carbs 7.34g 24.1g 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.31mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Calcium 72mg 102mg 3%
Folate 64µg 56µg 2%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.217mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.38g 2%
Copper 0.083mg 0.091mg 1%
Potassium 276mg 226mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 23.2g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.33g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.