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Seaweed vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Seaweed and Scallion?

  • Seaweed is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 118% higher.
  • Seaweed has 15 times more Sodium than Scallion. Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, while Scallion has 16mg.

We used Seaweed, kelp, 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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +210.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +210.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%

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 E +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +756%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +759.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
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 E +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +756%
Contains more Folate +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +759.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Contains more Other +716%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.4%
Contains more Other +716%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed 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 Seaweed Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 4.74g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.56g 0.19g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 7.34g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 2.33g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 168mg 72mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 1.48mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 37mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 233mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 1.23mg 0.39mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.083mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.16mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.55mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.075mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 180µg 64µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.083mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.082mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.025mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.072mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.024mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.032g Scallion
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.027g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
36%
Seaweed
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.