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Scallion vs. Lablab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scallion and Lablab different?

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Lablab is richer in Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Lablab is 39% higher.

Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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 +80%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +630.8%
Contains more Copper +310.8%
Contains more Manganese +201.3%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
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 12% 172% 59% 52% 30% 1% 78% 114% 63% 16%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +630.8%
Contains more Copper +310.8%
Contains more Manganese +201.3%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%

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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Lablab
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 68% 9% 8% 19% 9% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.9%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +344.8%
Contains more Fats +205.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.9%
Contains more Other +80.2%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +344.8%
Contains more Fats +205.3%
Contains more Carbs +181.9%
Contains more Other +80.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.026
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
27% 7% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.245 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.026

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Lablab Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 20.69g Lablab
Protein 1.83g 8.14g Lablab
Fats 0.19g 0.58g Lablab
Carbs 7.34g 20.69g Lablab
Calories 32kcal 117kcal Lablab
Sugar 2.33g Lablab
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 40mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 4.58mg Lablab
Magnesium 20mg 82mg Lablab
Phosphorus 37mg 120mg Lablab
Potassium 276mg 337mg Lablab
Sodium 16mg 7mg Lablab
Zinc 0.39mg 2.85mg Lablab
Copper 0.083mg 0.341mg Lablab
Manganese 0.16mg 0.482mg Lablab
Selenium 0.6µg 2.8µg Lablab
Vitamin A 997IU 0IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.27mg Lablab
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.037mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.411mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.316mg Lablab
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.037mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 4µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.068mg Lablab
Threonine 0.072mg 0.315mg Lablab
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.39mg Lablab
Leucine 0.109mg 0.691mg Lablab
Lysine 0.091mg 0.556mg Lablab
Methionine 0.02mg 0.065mg Lablab
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.41mg Lablab
Valine 0.081mg 0.422mg Lablab
Histidine 0.032mg 0.233mg Lablab
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.099g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.026g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.245g Lablab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Lablab
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
10%
Lablab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
59%
Lablab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lablab
Lablab contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lablab
Lablab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.