Scallion vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between scallion and mustard Greens
- Scallion has more folate and iron; however, mustard Greens is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and copper.
- Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 321% more.
- Scallion contains 7 times more folate than mustard Greens. Scallion contains 64µg of folate, while mustard Greens contains 9µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1136% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +223.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +186.3% |
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:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.4% |
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Water
~91.78g
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
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +307.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 592.7µg | 321% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 618µg | 63% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.87mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 1.78mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 25.3mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.146mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 162mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 2.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.433mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 4.51g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 1.41g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.046g | 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%
144%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
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)
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.