Spinach raw vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spinach raw and scallion different?
- Spinach raw is higher than scallion in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 230% more than scallion.
- Spinach raw contains 9 times more vitamin A than scallion. Spinach raw contains 469µg of vitamin A, while scallion contains 50µg.
Spinach, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +295% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +460.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +838% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +269.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +203.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +238.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.2% |
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Water
~89.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 207µg | 230% |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 50µg | 47% |
| Folate | 194µg | 64µg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.16mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.48mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 20mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.061mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 18.8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 0.55mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 276mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 5.7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 1.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.063g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
137%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)