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Scallion vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between scallion and ricotta?

  • Scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, and folate, yet ricotta is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 172% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in scallion is lower.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.9%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18718.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +207%

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +515.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6731.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13333.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 1.1µg 172%
Saturated fat 0.032g 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg 21%
Fats 0.19g 12.98g 20%
Protein 1.83g 11.26g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Phosphorus 37mg 158mg 17%
Calcium 72mg 207mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 0.38mg 14%
Folate 64µg 12µg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 3.627g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.195mg 9%
Vitamin A 50µg 120µg 8%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.006mg 7%
Calories 32kcal 174kcal 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.16mg 7%
Copper 0.083mg 0.021mg 7%
Potassium 276mg 105mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.013mg 4%
Sodium 16mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.213mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.385g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Choline 5.7mg 17.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Carbs 7.34g 3.04g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.