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Taro vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Scallion different?

  • Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Scallion is 172% higher.
  • Taro contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Scallion. While Taro contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B6, Scallion contains only 0.061mg.

Taro, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw are the varieties 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.
Taro
Taro
7
:
3
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +127%
Contains more Potassium +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Copper +107.2%
Contains more Manganese +139.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +169.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +127%
Contains more Potassium +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Copper +107.2%
Contains more Manganese +139.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +169.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%

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.
Taro
Taro
5
:
5
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin E +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1211.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20600%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 E +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1211.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
3
:
2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Carbs +260.5%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +260.5%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
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2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 4.74g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.2g 0.19g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 7.34g Taro
Calories 112kcal 32kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 2.33g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.6g Taro
Calcium 43mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.55mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 33mg 20mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 37mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 276mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 16mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.172mg 0.083mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.16mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.55mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.055mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.525mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.075mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.061mg Taro
Folate 22µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 1µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.02mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.111mg 0.109mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg 0.02mg
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.059mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.081mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.032mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.074g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.