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Powdered milk vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between powdered milk and scallion

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, and selenium, while scallion has more vitamin K.
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 171% more than powdered milk.
  • The amount of cholesterol in scallion is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +381.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +756.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1997.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2616.7%
Contains more IronIron +214.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
~equal in Copper ~0.083mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +416%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2928%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1959.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +73%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 ProteinProtein +1338.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13957.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.4%
Contains more OtherOther +650.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3536.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +798.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.2µg 207µg 171%
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 37mg 106%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.08mg 87%
Calcium 912mg 72mg 84%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.032g 76%
Protein 26.32g 1.83g 49%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.075mg 44%
Fats 26.71g 0.19g 41%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Potassium 1330mg 276mg 31%
Selenium 16.3µg 0.6µg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.39mg 27%
Vitamin A 258µg 50µg 23%
Calories 496kcal 32kcal 23%
Choline 117.4mg 5.7mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.027g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.061mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.055mg 19%
Magnesium 85mg 20mg 15%
Sodium 371mg 16mg 15%
Iron 0.47mg 1.48mg 13%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 18.8mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Carbs 38.42g 7.34g 10%
Folate 37µg 64µg 7%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.16mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.074g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.525mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 2.33g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.083mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.55mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
93%
Powdered milk
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.