Pumpkin vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pumpkin and scallion
- Pumpkin has more vitamin A, while scallion has more vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, iron, fiber, and calcium.
- Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 172% more than pumpkin.
- Pumpkin contains 9 times more vitamin A than scallion. While pumpkin contains 8513IU of vitamin A, scallion contains only 997IU.
- Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of pumpkin is 52.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +108.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18718.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.9% |
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Water
~89.83g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1380% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 207µg | 172% |
| Vitamin A | 426µg | 50µg | 42% |
| Folate | 16µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 18.8mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.6g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 276mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 1.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 7.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.2mg | 5.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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 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.