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Scallion vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Scallion and Vermicelli

  • Scallion has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 204% more than Scallion.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +9100%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +987.2%
Contains more Copper +2208.4%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +85%
Contains more Potassium +9100%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +987.2%
Contains more Copper +2208.4%
Contains more Selenium +4400%

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 A +2594.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5347.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.51
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +2594.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5347.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1730%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Water +654.9%
Contains more Carbs +1021.5%
Contains more Other +588.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +1730%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Water +654.9%
Contains more Carbs +1021.5%
Contains more Other +588.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 1.83g 0.1g Scallion
Fats 0.19g 0.1g Scallion
Carbs 7.34g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 32kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 2.33g 17.44g Scallion
Fiber 2.6g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 72mg 55mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 20mg 2mg Scallion
Phosphorus 37mg 20mg Scallion
Potassium 276mg 3mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.39mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.083mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 997IU 37IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 2µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.51mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 0µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg 3.8µg 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 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.013g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.041g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.