Salsa vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salsa and Scallion different?
- Salsa is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salsa is 18% higher.
- Salsa contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallion. While Salsa contains 0.149mg of Vitamin B6, Scallion contains only 0.061mg.
- Scallion has less Sodium.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties used 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.
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Iron
+51.4%
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Copper
+15.7%
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Calcium
+500%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+23.3%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+129.4%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Potassium - 276
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Iron
+51.4%
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Copper
+15.7%
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Calcium
+500%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+23.3%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+129.4%
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Selenium
+50%
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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Vitamin B3
+105.7%
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Vitamin B6
+144.3%
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Vitamin A
+81.3%
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Vitamin C
+370%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Folate
+236.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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Vitamin B3
+105.7%
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Vitamin B6
+144.3%
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Vitamin A
+81.3%
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Vitamin C
+370%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Folate
+236.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+97.5%
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Protein
+22%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Equal in Carbs - 7.34
Equal in Water - 89.83
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+97.5%
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Protein
+22%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Equal in Carbs - 7.34
Equal in Water - 89.83
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+68.8%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 4.74g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.83g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.19g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 7.34g |
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| Calories | 36kcal | 32kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 276mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.083mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 997IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 18.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.061mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 207µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.074g |
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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
11%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)