Scallion vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between scallion and yam
- Scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, and calcium; however, yam is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, manganese, and fiber.
- Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 171% more.
- Scallion contains 7 times more vitamin A than yam. Scallion contains 997IU of vitamin A, while yam contains 138IU.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Yam, 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 | +323.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +318.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +189.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.8% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.076g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 2.3µg | 171% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.293mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 816mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.54mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.178mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 23µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.397mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 27.88g | 7% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 0.314mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 118kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 17.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.034mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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