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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 RAE, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 230% more than Scallion.
  • Spinach raw contains 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Scallion. Spinach raw contains 469µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +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.
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 94% 563% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +840.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +105.3%
Contains more OtherOther +112.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.2%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 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.
Spinach raw Scallion
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Scallion Opinion
Calories 23kcal 32kcal Scallion
Protein 2.86g 1.83g Spinach raw
Fats 0.39g 0.19g Spinach raw
Vitamin C 28.1mg 18.8mg Spinach raw
Net carbs 1.43g 4.74g Scallion
Carbs 3.63g 7.34g Scallion
Magnesium 79mg 20mg Spinach raw
Calcium 99mg 72mg Spinach raw
Potassium 558mg 276mg Spinach raw
Iron 2.71mg 1.48mg Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 2.33g Spinach raw
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.13mg 0.083mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.53mg 0.39mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 49mg 37mg Spinach raw
Sodium 79mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 9377IU 997IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 469µg 50µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.55mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg 0.16mg Spinach raw
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.055mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.08mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.525mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.061mg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 482.9µg 207µg Spinach raw
Folate 194µg 64µg Spinach raw
Choline 19.3mg 5.7mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.074g Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.02mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg 0.072mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.077mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.223mg 0.109mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.174mg 0.091mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg 0.02mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.059mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.161mg 0.081mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.064mg 0.032mg Spinach raw
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
168%
Spinach raw
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
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)

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.