Scallion vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between scallion and fish sandwiches?

Scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 161% higher.
Scallion has 11 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Scallion has 997IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches have 87IU.
Scallion contains less sodium.
Scallion has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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.

Scallion

Fish sandwich

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+94.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+34%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-97.3%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+25%
Contains more ZincZinc	+25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+213.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+2900%

~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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.

Scallion

Fish sandwich

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+944.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+1422.1%
Contains more FolateFolate	+39.1%

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+∞%
Contains more CholineCholine	+407%

~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin K	207µg	13.6µg	161%
Polyunsaturated fat	0.074g	6.257g	41%
Selenium	0.6µg	18µg	32%
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.68µg	28%
Sodium	16mg	602mg	25%
Fats	0.19g	12.45g	19%
Vitamin C	18.8mg	1.8mg	19%
Protein	1.83g	10.29g	17%
Vitamin B1	0.055mg	0.21mg	13%
Cholesterol	0mg	35mg	12%
Calories	32kcal	257kcal	11%
Phosphorus	37mg	116mg	11%
Vitamin B3	0.525mg	2.15mg	10%
Saturated fat	0.032g	1.949g	9%
Vitamin B5	0.075mg	0.37mg	6%
Monounsaturated fat	0.027g	2.595g	6%
Carbs	7.34g	26.69g	6%
Fiber	2.6g	1g	6%
Folate	64µg	46µg	5%
Vitamin A	50µg	6µg	5%
Manganese	0.16mg	0.264mg	5%
Vitamin B2	0.08mg	0.14mg	5%
Choline	5.7mg	28.9mg	4%
Calcium	72mg	37mg	4%
Potassium	276mg	206mg	2%
Fructose		1.47g	2%
Vitamin B6	0.061mg	0.07mg	1%
Vitamin D	0µg	0.2µg	1%
Zinc	0.39mg	0.49mg	1%
Copper	0.083mg	0.075mg	1%
Magnesium	20mg	25mg	1%
Vitamin D	0IU	9IU	1%
Net carbs	4.74g	25.69g	N/A
Iron	1.48mg	1.5mg	0%
Sugar	2.33g	3.53g	N/A
Vitamin E	0.55mg	0.55mg	0%
Trans fat	0g	0.08g	N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.029g	N/A
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.064g	N/A
Omega-3 - ALA		0.489g	N/A
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.003g	N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.001g	N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.023g	N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.002g	N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid		0.005g	N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		5.561g	N/A