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Truffle vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Truffle and Scallion different?

  • Truffle is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 270% higher.
  • Truffle contains 72 times more Selenium than Scallion. While Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, Scallion contains only 0.6µg.

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
Contains more Calcium +120.8%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +315%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.3%
Contains more Potassium +173.2%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Contains more Manganese +1119.4%
Contains more Selenium +7133.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +120.8%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Magnesium +315%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.3%
Contains more Potassium +173.2%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Copper +120.5%
Contains more Manganese +1119.4%
Contains more Selenium +7133.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%

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 B2 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1093.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
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% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 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 B2 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1093.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +68.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +405.5%
Contains more Fats +284.2%
Contains more Carbs +894.7%
Contains more Other +172.8%
Contains more Water +507%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +405.5%
Contains more Fats +284.2%
Contains more Carbs +894.7%
Contains more Other +172.8%
Contains more Water +507%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 9.25g 1.83g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.19g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 7.34g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 32kcal Truffle
Sugar 2.33g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2.6g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 72mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 1.48mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 20mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 37mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 276mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 1.32mg 0.39mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.083mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.16mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.6µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.08mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.525mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.075mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.061mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 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 Truffle
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
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.