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Scallion vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallion and Mashed potato

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 in Scallion is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 168% more than Mashed potato.
  • Scallion contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 286
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +377.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +137.1%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 286

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 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Fats +1384.2%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.65
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Fats +1384.2%
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1713.5%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1713.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 1.83g 1.65g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 7.34g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 32kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 2.33g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 18mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.31mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 276mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 16mg 306mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.035mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.098mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 997IU 185IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 43µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.42mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.015mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.015mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 64µg 9µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 207µg 5.9µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.577g Scallion
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.