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Sugar substitute vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Scallion

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Scallion is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 81% more than Scallion.
  • Scallion has 36 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Scallion has 16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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 Calcium +1120.8%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +607.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +1085.7%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1120.8%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +607.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +875%
Contains more Copper +1085.7%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.075
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +1054.9%
Contains more Other +397.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +882.8%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +1054.9%
Contains more Other +397.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +882.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 4.74g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 1.83g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 84.77g 7.34g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 32kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 0.6g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 879mg 72mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 8mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 39mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 572mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.04mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.007mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.022mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.075mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1%
Sugar substitute
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.