Scallion vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between scallion and thyme
- The amount of iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 in thyme is higher than in scallion.
- Thyme covers your daily iron needs 200% more than scallion.
- Thyme has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of thyme is 45, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Thyme, fresh.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +462.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1079.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +568.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +364.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +974.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +751.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +376% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +488.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +445.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +470.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +38% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +784.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +233.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +295.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +618.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 17.45mg | 200% |
| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 160.1mg | 157% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 1.719mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.555mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 14g | 46% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 160mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 405mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.471mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.348mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 238µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.81mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 609mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 106mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 1.824mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 5.56g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.409mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 24.45g | 6% |
| Folate | 64µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.532g | 3% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.467g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.307mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.