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Scallion vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between scallion and sweet roll?

  • Scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, yet sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 169% more.
  • Scallion has 9 times more vitamin C than sweet roll. While scallion has 18.8mg of vitamin C, sweet roll has only 2mg.
  • The amount of sodium in scallion is lower.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2733.3%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4604.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +624.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +262.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8531.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +593.5%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9998.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin K 207µg 4.4µg 169%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 7.473g 49%
Selenium 0.6µg 17µg 30%
Fats 0.19g 16.4g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.324mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 2mg 19%
Calories 32kcal 372kcal 17%
Carbs 7.34g 50.9g 15%
Saturated fat 0.032g 3.079g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.265mg 14%
Sodium 16mg 304mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.027g 4.797g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 2.384mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.99mg 10%
Protein 1.83g 6.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.406mg 7%
Choline 5.7mg 41.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.3mg 6%
Phosphorus 37mg 76mg 6%
Potassium 276mg 111mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.107mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.59mg 2%
Folate 64µg 72µg 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.6mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin A 50µg 62µg 1%
Copper 0.083mg 0.088mg 1%
Fiber 2.6g 2.4g 1%
Net carbs 4.74g 48.5g N/A
Calcium 72mg 72mg 0%
Sugar 2.33g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.