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Tart vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tart and Scallion

  • Tart has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 172% more than Tart.
  • Scallion has 23 times less Sodium than Tart. Tart has 361mg of Sodium, while Scallion has 16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
4
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Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +318.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +318.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +13.7%

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.
Tart
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +523%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +51650%
Equal in Vitamin A - 997
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +523%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +51650%
Equal in Vitamin A - 997
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
4
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Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Fats +3052.6%
Contains more Carbs +946.3%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Water +646.1%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +118%
Contains more Fats +3052.6%
Contains more Carbs +946.3%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Water +646.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12263%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1086.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12263%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1086.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Scallion
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tart Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 4.74g Tart
Protein 3.99g 1.83g Tart
Fats 5.99g 0.19g Tart
Carbs 76.8g 7.34g Tart
Calories 372kcal 32kcal Tart
Sugar 4.87g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 44mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 3.42mg 1.48mg Tart
Magnesium 44mg 20mg Tart
Phosphorus 93mg 37mg Tart
Potassium 66mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 361mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.28mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.073mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 12.9µg 0.6µg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 50µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 3.8mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.055mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.08mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.525mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.061mg Tart
Folate 100µg 64µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg 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 1.393g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 0.027g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.074g Tart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.