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Scallion vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallion and Seaweed?

  • Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Seaweed is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 118% higher.
  • Scallion has 6 times more Vitamin C than Seaweed. Scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Seaweed has 3mg.
  • Scallion contains less Sodium.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Contains more Potassium +210.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +210.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +759.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +756%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +759.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +756%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Contains more Other +716%
Equal in Protein - 1.68
Equal in Water - 81.58
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Contains more Other +716%
Equal in Protein - 1.68
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 1.83g 1.68g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 7.34g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 32kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 2.33g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.48mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 20mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 37mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 276mg 89mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 233mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.083mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.16mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 997IU 116IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 6µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 18.8mg 3mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.05mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.47mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.002mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 207µg 66µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.072mg 0.055mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.076mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg 0.083mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg 0.082mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.043mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg 0.072mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg 0.024mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.247g Scallion
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.047g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Scallion
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.