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Scallion vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between scallion and kit Kat

  • Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 168% more than kit Kat.
  • Scallion contains less saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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%
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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3880.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +443.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5411%
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13578.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +780%
Contains more OtherOther +58%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21544.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1109.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scallion Kit Kat
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 5.2µg 168%
Saturated fat 0.032g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.19g 25.99g 40%
Calories 32kcal 518kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Carbs 7.34g 64.59g 19%
Copper 0.083mg 0.22mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 5.844g 15%
Phosphorus 37mg 135mg 14%
Folate 64µg 14µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.64mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.21mg 10%
Protein 1.83g 6.51g 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Fiber 2.6g 1g 6%
Iron 1.48mg 1mg 6%
Choline 5.7mg 31mg 5%
Calcium 72mg 125mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.117mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.895g 5%
Magnesium 20mg 37mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 50µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.02mg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.34mg 1%
Potassium 276mg 231mg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.