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Scallion vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between scallion and peppermint

  • Scallion has less iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, magnesium, and folate.
  • Peppermint covers your daily iron needs 45% more than scallion.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.2%
Contains more IronIron +243.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +635%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +324%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.9%
Contains more FatsFats +394.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118.5%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +586.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 173%
Iron 1.48mg 5.08mg 45%
Manganese 0.16mg 1.176mg 44%
Copper 0.083mg 0.329mg 27%
Fiber 2.6g 8g 22%
Vitamin A 50µg 212µg 18%
Calcium 72mg 243mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.266mg 14%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 31.8mg 14%
Magnesium 20mg 80mg 14%
Folate 64µg 114µg 13%
Potassium 276mg 569mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.706mg 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.11mg 7%
Phosphorus 37mg 73mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.129mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.338mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Protein 1.83g 3.75g 4%
Carbs 7.34g 14.89g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.508g 3%
Calories 32kcal 70kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.082mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 31mg 1%
Choline 5.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.032g 0.246g 1%
Fats 0.19g 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.