Scallion vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scallion and salsa different?
- Scallion is higher in vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and calcium; however, salsa is richer in iron and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for salsa is 18% higher.
- Scallion contains 6 times more calcium than salsa. While scallion contains 72mg of calcium, salsa contains only 12mg.
- Scallion has less sodium.
Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and USDA Commodity, salsa 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Carbs
~7g
~equal in
Water
~89.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.029g
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% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 4mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 19µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.149mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 72mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 1.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 36kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 276mg | 270mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.107g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)