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Scallion vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallion and Triticale

  • Scallion has more Vitamin C, however, Triticale is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Triticale covers your daily Manganese needs 133% more than Scallion.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Triticale.

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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
2
:
8
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Iron +73.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +867.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +784.6%
Contains more Copper +450.6%
Contains more Manganese +1906.3%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Triticale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Iron +73.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +867.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +784.6%
Contains more Copper +450.6%
Contains more Manganese +1906.3%

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
3
:
7
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1664%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +14.1%
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%
Triticale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1664%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +14.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
1
:
4
Triticale
Triticale
Contains more Water +754.7%
Contains more Protein +613.1%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +882.7%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Triticale
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Water +754.7%
Contains more Protein +613.1%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +882.7%
Contains more Other +174.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
1
:
2
Triticale
Triticale
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1133.8%
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Triticale
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1133.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Triticale Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 72.13g Triticale
Protein 1.83g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.19g 2.09g Triticale
Carbs 7.34g 72.13g Triticale
Calories 32kcal 336kcal Triticale
Sugar 2.33g Triticale
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 37mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 2.57mg Triticale
Magnesium 20mg 130mg Triticale
Phosphorus 37mg 358mg Triticale
Potassium 276mg 332mg Triticale
Sodium 16mg 5mg Triticale
Zinc 0.39mg 3.45mg Triticale
Copper 0.083mg 0.457mg Triticale
Manganese 0.16mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 0IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.9mg Triticale
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 64µg 73µg Triticale
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.072mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.109mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.091mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.02mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.081mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.032mg 0.311mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.366g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.913g Triticale

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Triticale
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
29%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.