Scallion vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between scallion and wild rice
- Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, and vitamin A; however, wild rice is richer in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Scallion covers your daily vitamin K needs 172% more than wild rice.
- Wild rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wild rice is 57, 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 Wild rice, cooked.
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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 | +2300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 0.5µg | 172% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 26µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.34mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 82mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.135mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 21.34g | 5% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 101mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 1.287mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 3.99g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.154mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.213g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 10.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 19.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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