Scallion vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between scallion and maple sugar
- Scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, maple sugar is richer in manganese and zinc.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 185% higher.
- Scallion has a lower glycemic index (32) than maple sugar (63).
The food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Sugars, maple.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1453.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2663.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1730% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1022.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1138.4% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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Other
~0.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 4.422mg | 185% |
| Vitamin K | 207µg | 0µg | 173% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 6.06mg | 52% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 90.9g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 354kcal | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.003mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.009mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 274mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.