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Pumpkin vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin and Scallion

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, while Scallion has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Scallion covers your daily need of Vitamin K 172% more than Pumpkin.
  • Pumpkin contains 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Scallion. While Pumpkin contains 426µg of Vitamin A RAE, Scallion contains only 50µg.

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 Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +28%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +753.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +18718.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 A +753.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +18718.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Equal in Other - 0.81
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +83%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1380%
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pumpkin Scallion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 6g 4.74g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 6.5g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 26kcal 32kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.76g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 0.5g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 21mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 44mg 37mg Pumpkin
Potassium 340mg 276mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 16mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.127mg 0.083mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 8513IU 997IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 50µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.55mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.08mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.525mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.075mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.061mg
Folate 16µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 1.1µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.029mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.046mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.054mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.011mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.035mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.016mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pumpkin
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.