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Scallion vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Scallion and Pickled cucumber

  • Scallion has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 than Pickled cucumber.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 133% more.
  • Scallion contains less Sodium.

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

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Manganese +1354.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Manganese +1354.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 +422%
Contains more Vitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.8%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +340.4%
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% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +422%
Contains more Vitamin E +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.8%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +340.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +454.5%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +286.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 94.08
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +454.5%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +286.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 1.06g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 0.33g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 7.34g 2.26g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 11kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 0mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.4mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 4mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 14mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 23mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 1208mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.02mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.16mg 0.011mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 191IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 10µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.09mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 1mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.01mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.038mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.009mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 1µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 47µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.003mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg 0.009mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.01mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.014mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.014mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.003mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.009mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.011mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.005mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.052g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.003g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
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)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.