Scallion vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between scallion and onions
- The amount of vitamin K, iron, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A in scallion is higher than in onions.
- Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 172% more than onions.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Onions, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +154.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.2% |
~equal in
Water
~89.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 207µg | 0.4µg | 172% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 7.4mg | 13% |
| Folate | 64µg | 19µg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 9.34g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 40kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)