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Turmeric vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turmeric and scallion

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E; however, scallion has more vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 854% higher.
  • Scallion has 37 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric has 55mg of iron, while scallion has 1.48mg.
  • Scallion has a higher glycemic index than turmeric.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +653.6%
Contains more IronIron +3616.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1466.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1053.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +708.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +705.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +763.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2585.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1444.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 ProteinProtein +429%
Contains more FatsFats +1610.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +814.7%
Contains more OtherOther +774.1%
Contains more WaterWater +599.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1563%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +921.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Scallion DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.16mg 854%
Iron 55mg 1.48mg 669%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 207µg 161%
Copper 1.3mg 0.083mg 135%
Fiber 22.7g 2.6g 80%
Potassium 2080mg 276mg 53%
Magnesium 208mg 20mg 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.39mg 37%
Phosphorus 299mg 37mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.55mg 26%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 18.8mg 20%
Carbs 67.14g 7.34g 20%
Protein 9.68g 1.83g 16%
Calories 312kcal 32kcal 14%
Folate 20µg 64µg 11%
Calcium 168mg 72mg 10%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.075mg 9%
Choline 49.2mg 5.7mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.838g 0.032g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.074g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.525mg 5%
Fats 3.25g 0.19g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.061mg 4%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 0.027g 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 2.33g N/A
Sodium 27mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.055mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Turmeric
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.