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Ostrich vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ostrich and Scallion?

  • Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Scallion is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 260% more.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +88.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +578.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Zinc +1143.6%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Selenium +6150%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Manganese +742.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +88.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +578.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Zinc +1143.6%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Selenium +6150%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Manganese +742.1%

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 B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1657.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1657.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +326.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1456.8%
Contains more Fats +1252.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +88.4%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +1456.8%
Contains more Fats +1252.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3492.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3492.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +494.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 28.49g 1.83g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 0.19g Ostrich
Carbs 0g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 145kcal 32kcal Ostrich
Sugar 0g 2.33g Ostrich
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 6mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 2.79mg 1.48mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 37mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 276mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 4.85mg 0.39mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.083mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 37.5µg 0.6µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.055mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.08mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.525mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.075mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.061mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.02mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.072mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.077mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.109mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.091mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.02mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.059mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.081mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.032mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 1g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.027g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.074g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ostrich Scallion
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
105%
Ostrich
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/nutrients
  2. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.