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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, 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.
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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162%
Contains more IronIron +452%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3165%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Calcium ~65mg

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 8.7% 0.36% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16516.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.2%
~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
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 WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
~equal in Protein ~1.82g

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 32kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Protein 1.83g 1.82g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.49g Lemongrass
Vitamin C 18.8mg 2.6mg Scallion
Net carbs 4.74g 25.31g Lemongrass
Carbs 7.34g 25.31g Lemongrass
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Lemongrass
Calcium 72mg 65mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 723mg Lemongrass
Iron 1.48mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Sugar 2.33g Lemongrass
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.39mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 37mg 101mg Lemongrass
Sodium 16mg 6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 997IU 6IU Scallion
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Lemongrass
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
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 64µg 75µg Lemongrass
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.119g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.17g Lemongrass
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Lemongrass
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
12%
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.