Scallion vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between scallion and welsh onion
- Scallion has more folate, vitamin K, and calcium; however, welsh onion has more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for folate for scallion is 12% higher.
- Welsh onion has 4 times less calcium than scallion. Scallion has 72mg of calcium, while welsh onion has 18mg.
Food types used in this article are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Onions, welsh, 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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.5% |
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Protein
~1.9g
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 64µg | 16µg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 207µg | 193.4µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 72mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.22mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 212mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 6.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 5.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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
55%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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