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Soybean raw vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are soybean raw and scallion different?

  • Soybean raw is higher in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for soybean raw is 178% higher.
  • Soybean raw contains 20 times more copper than scallion. While soybean raw contains 1.658mg of copper, scallion contains only 0.083mg.
  • Soybean raw has a lower glycemic index (14) than scallion (32).

Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +551.1%
Contains more IronIron +960.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1897.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1153.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1802.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1473.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2866.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +957.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +518%
Contains more FolateFolate +485.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 ProteinProtein +1894%
Contains more FatsFats +10394.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.9%
Contains more OtherOther +501.2%
Contains more WaterWater +951.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16211.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15109.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Scallion DV% diff.
Iron 15.7mg 1.48mg 178%
Copper 1.658mg 0.083mg 175%
Vitamin K 47µg 207µg 133%
Manganese 2.517mg 0.16mg 102%
Phosphorus 704mg 37mg 95%
Folate 375µg 64µg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 0.074g 75%
Protein 36.49g 1.83g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.055mg 68%
Magnesium 280mg 20mg 62%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.08mg 61%
Potassium 1797mg 276mg 45%
Zinc 4.89mg 0.39mg 41%
Selenium 17.8µg 0.6µg 31%
Fats 19.94g 0.19g 30%
Fiber 9.3g 2.6g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.061mg 24%
Calories 446kcal 32kcal 21%
Calcium 277mg 72mg 21%
Choline 115.9mg 5.7mg 20%
Vitamin C 6mg 18.8mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.075mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.884g 0.032g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 0.027g 11%
Carbs 30.16g 7.34g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 0.525mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 50µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.55mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 20.86g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 7.33g 2.33g N/A
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
83%
Soybean raw
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.