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Scallion vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scallion and Wakame

  • Scallion has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 168% more than Wakame.
  • Wakame has 6 times less Vitamin C than Scallion. Scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C, while Wakame has 3mg.
  • Scallion contains less Sodium.

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

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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 Potassium +452%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains more Magnesium +435%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.2%
Contains more Copper +242.2%
Contains more Manganese +775%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.38
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Potassium +452%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains more Magnesium +435%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.2%
Contains more Copper +242.2%
Contains more Manganese +775%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.38

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +3805.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +829.3%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +3805.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +829.3%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Fats +236.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +788.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Fats +236.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +788.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 1.83g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.19g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 7.34g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 32kcal 45kcal Wakame
Sugar 2.33g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 2.6g 0.5g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 1.48mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 20mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 37mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 276mg 50mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 872mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 0.38mg Scallion
Copper 0.083mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.16mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 997IU 360IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 18µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 18.8mg 3mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.002mg Scallion
Folate 64µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 207µg 5.3µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.072mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.109mg 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.091mg 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.02mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.081mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.032mg 0.015mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.13g Scallion
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scallion Wakame
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%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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.

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.