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Scallion vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallion and Sugar substitute

  • Scallion has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 81% more than Scallion.
  • Sugar substitute has 12 times less Copper than Scallion. Scallion has 0.083mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Scallion contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +607.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +1085.7%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Contains more Calcium +1120.8%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +607.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +1085.7%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Contains more Calcium +1120.8%

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 B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.08
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +882.8%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +1054.9%
Contains more Other +397.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +882.8%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +1054.9%
Contains more Other +397.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 1.83g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.19g 0g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 32kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 2.33g 4.03g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 0.6g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.48mg 0.16mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 6mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 8mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 39mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 572mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.04mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.007mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg 0.022mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.015mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.015mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.015mg Scallion
Folate 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.