Scallion vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallion and pumpkin leaves different?
- Scallion is higher in vitamin C and folate; however, pumpkin leaves are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, manganese, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin leaves is 19% higher.
- Scallion contains 2 times more folate than pumpkin leaves. While scallion contains 64µg of folate, pumpkin leaves contain only 36µg.
Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.3% |
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:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
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Water
~92.88g
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
0.207 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.022 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.207mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 104mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.22mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.355mg | 8% |
| Folate | 64µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 97µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 436mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.92mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 2.33g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.207g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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.