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Scallion vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scallion and Teff

  • Scallion has more Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Teff has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 117% higher.

Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Teff, cooked.

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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
Scallion
3
:
7
Teff
Teff
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +172.3%
Contains more Manganese +1687.5%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +157.9%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +172.3%
Contains more Manganese +1687.5%

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
Scallion
8
:
3
Teff
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59%
Scallion
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%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
2
:
3
Teff
Teff
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Carbs +170.6%
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +242.1%
Contains more Carbs +170.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Teff Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 17.06g Teff
Protein 1.83g 3.87g Teff
Fats 0.19g 0.65g Teff
Carbs 7.34g 19.86g Teff
Calories 32kcal 101kcal Teff
Sugar 2.33g Teff
Fiber 2.6g 2.8g Teff
Calcium 72mg 49mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 2.05mg Teff
Magnesium 20mg 50mg Teff
Phosphorus 37mg 120mg Teff
Potassium 276mg 107mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 0.39mg 1.11mg Teff
Copper 0.083mg 0.226mg Teff
Manganese 0.16mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 2IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.183mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.033mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.909mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.097mg Teff
Folate 64µg 18µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.041mg Teff
Threonine 0.072mg 0.149mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.146mg Teff
Leucine 0.109mg 0.311mg Teff
Lysine 0.091mg 0.109mg Teff
Methionine 0.02mg 0.125mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.203mg Teff
Valine 0.081mg 0.2mg Teff
Histidine 0.032mg 0.088mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.032g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Teff
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
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.