Scallion vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between scallion and lime
- Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, manganese, and potassium; however, lime is richer in vitamin C.
- Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 172% more than lime.
- Lime has 20 times less manganese than scallion. Scallion has 0.16mg of manganese, while lime has 0.008mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Limes, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.6% |
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Water
~88.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 0.6µg | 172% |
| Folate | 64µg | 8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 29.1mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.008mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 10.54g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 7.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)