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Scallion vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scallion and Lambsquarters

  • Scallion has more Folate, however, Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Lambsquarters covers your daily Vitamin C needs 68% more than Scallion.
  • Lambsquarters contain 2 times less Folate than Scallion. Scallion contains 64µg of Folate, while Lambsquarters contain 30µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Lambsquarters, raw.

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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 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +329.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +253%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +388.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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% 60% 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 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1063.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +349.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.5%
Contains more FatsFats +321.1%
Contains more OtherOther +319.8%
~equal in Carbs ~7.3g
~equal in Water ~84.3g

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
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +455.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Lambsquarters Opinion
Calories 32kcal 43kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 1.83g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.19g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 18.8mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 4.74g 3.3g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 7.3g Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Calcium 72mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 276mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Iron 1.48mg 1.2mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g Lambsquarters
Fiber 2.6g 4g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.083mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.39mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 37mg 72mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 16mg 43mg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.092mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 64µg 30µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.059g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.351g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.072mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.109mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.091mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.02mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.081mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.032mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Lambsquarters
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
59%
Scallion
94%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.