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Rutabagas vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rutabagas and Scallion?

  • Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, yet Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% higher.
  • Rutabagas have 2 times more Choline than Scallion. Rutabagas have 14.1mg of Choline, while Scallion has 5.7mg.
  • Scallion contains less Sugar.

We used Rutabagas, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Copper +159.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 276
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Copper +159.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 276

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 C +33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +68900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 C +33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +49750%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +68900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Equal in Water - 89.83
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Protein +69.4%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Other +14.1%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 4.74g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.16g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 8.62g 7.34g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 32kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 2.3g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 43mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.44mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 53mg 37mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 276mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 16mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.032mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.131mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 25mg 18.8mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.055mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.525mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.075mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.061mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 0.3µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.032g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.074g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.