Sweet potato vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and scallion different?
- Sweet potato is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper, while scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and iron.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 264% more than scallion.
- Sweet potato contains 11 times more vitamin B5 than scallion. Sweet potato contains 0.8mg of vitamin B5, while scallion contains 0.075mg.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than scallion (32).
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +1318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +428.6% |
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 207µg | 171% |
| Vitamin A | 709µg | 50µg | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 18.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.075mg | 15% |
| Folate | 11µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 0.061mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.083mg | 8% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 7.34g | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 32kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 276mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 5.7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 1.83g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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
31%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.