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Scallion vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Scallion and Lemongrass

  • Scallion has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 220% more than Scallion.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Lemon grass (citronella), 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.
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +452%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +173%
Contains more Potassium +162%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +471.8%
Contains more Copper +220.5%
Contains more Manganese +3165%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 65
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +452%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +173%
Contains more Potassium +162%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +471.8%
Contains more Copper +220.5%
Contains more Manganese +3165%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 65

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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Contains more Vitamin A +16516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16516.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Fats +157.9%
Contains more Carbs +244.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.7%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.83g 1.82g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 7.34g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 32kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 2.33g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 65mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 37mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 276mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 16mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.39mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.083mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.16mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 997IU 6IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 2.6mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.05mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 64µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.119g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass 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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.