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Scallion vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Scallion and Pomegranate?

  • Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Pomegranate is higher in Copper, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 159% more.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Pomegranates, raw types in this article.

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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 +620%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 36
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 36

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6
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 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Fats +515.8%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.67
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Fats +515.8%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.079
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.079

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 1.83g 1.67g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 7.34g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 32kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 2.33g 13.67g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 4g Pomegranate
Calcium 72mg 10mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 0.3mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 36mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 236mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.39mg 0.35mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.16mg 0.119mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 0IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 18.8mg 10.2mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.053mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.293mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 64µg 38µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 16.4µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.12g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.079g Pomegranate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Pomegranate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Scallion
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.