Shallot vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shallot and scallion different?
- Shallot is richer in vitamin B6 and manganese, while scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 172% more than shallot.
- Shallot contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than scallion. Shallot contains 0.345mg of vitamin B6, while scallion contains 0.061mg.
Shallots, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types were 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +98.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25775% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 207µg | 172% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.061mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 18.8mg | 12% |
| Folate | 34µg | 64µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 7.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.525mg | 2% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 276mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 5.7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 1.83g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.