Scallion vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between scallion and potato chips
- Scallion has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 154% more.
- Scallion contains less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +235% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +836.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1556.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +629% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +436% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +982% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +557.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 207µg | 22.1µg | 154% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 12.17g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 34.6g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 10.96g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.66mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 1275mg | 29% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 536kcal | 25% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.306mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 9.84g | 25% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 3.827mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 165mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 52.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 31.1mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.44mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 7g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.197mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.167mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.402mg | 7% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 37.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Folate | 64µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4627.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18110.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +620.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36344.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16345.9% |
