Scallion vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between scallions and taco salad
- Scallions have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for scallions is 19% higher.
- Taco salad has 3 times less vitamin A than scallions. Scallions have 997 IU of vitamin A, while taco salad has 297 IU.
- Scallions are lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 | +944.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 1.8mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 385mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 3.446g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.68mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 7.46g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 6.68g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.36mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 141kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.883g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 1.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 23.3mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 11.91g | 2% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3826.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9551.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1093.2% |
