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Table salt vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Scallion different?

  • Scallion is higher than Table salt in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Table salt covers your daily need of Sodium 1684% more than Scallion.
  • Scallion is lower in Sodium.

Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +348.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3350%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Contains more Copper +176.7%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +348.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3350%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Contains more Copper +176.7%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Scallion
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Other +12221%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44815%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Scallion
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 Other +12221%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +44815%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 0g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 0g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 0kcal 32kcal Scallion
Sugar 0g 2.33g Table salt
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 24mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.33mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 1mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 0mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 8mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 38758mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.1mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.03mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.1mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 0µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0mg 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0g 0.032g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.074g Scallion

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 38742mg)
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
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.