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Scallion vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between scallion and neufchâtel cheese

  • Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, folate, and fiber; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in phosphorus and vitamin B12.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 171% more.
  • Scallion contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +1038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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% 17% 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 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12076.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +382%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +400%
Contains more FatsFats +11889.5%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21322.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1210.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 1.7µg 171%
Saturated fat 0.032g 12.79g 58%
Fats 0.19g 22.78g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Vitamin A 50µg 241µg 21%
Iron 1.48mg 0.13mg 17%
Protein 1.83g 9.15g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 5.784g 14%
Sodium 16mg 334mg 14%
Phosphorus 37mg 138mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Folate 64µg 14µg 13%
Calories 32kcal 253kcal 11%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.575mg 10%
Copper 0.083mg 0.027mg 6%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.011mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.97g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.155mg 6%
Calcium 72mg 117mg 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.82mg 4%
Potassium 276mg 152mg 4%
Selenium 0.6µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.022mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.041mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.4mg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Carbs 7.34g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Neufchâtel cheese
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
55%
Scallion
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.758g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.