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Scallion vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between scallion and jerky

  • Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, while jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, and choline.
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 171% more than jerky.
  • The amount of sodium in scallion is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.3%
Contains more IronIron +266.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1979.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1683.3%

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%
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1814%

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +284.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1714.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13373.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +744.4%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41770.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1266.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 2.3µg 171%
Sodium 16mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.39mg 8.11mg 70%
Protein 1.83g 33.2g 63%
Phosphorus 37mg 407mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.032g 10.85g 49%
Iron 1.48mg 5.42mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.19g 25.6g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 11.305g 28%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Calories 32kcal 410kcal 19%
Choline 5.7mg 109.1mg 19%
Folate 64µg 134µg 18%
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg 18%
Copper 0.083mg 0.227mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 276mg 597mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.179mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.732mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.154mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 51mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.142mg 5%
Calcium 72mg 20mg 5%
Fiber 2.6g 1.8g 3%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.163mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 7.34g 11g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.49mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 2065mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.