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Wakame vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wakame and Scallion

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 168% more than Wakame.
  • Scallion has 55 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, while Scallion has 16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains more Magnesium +435%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.2%
Contains more Copper +242.2%
Contains more Manganese +775%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +452%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +47.3%
Contains more Magnesium +435%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.2%
Contains more Copper +242.2%
Contains more Manganese +775%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +452%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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.
Wakame
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Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +829.3%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +3805.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +829.3%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +3805.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Fats +236.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +788.9%
Contains more Water +12.3%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 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 +65.6%
Contains more Fats +236.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +788.9%
Contains more Water +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 4.74g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 1.83g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.19g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 7.34g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 32kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 2.33g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 150mg 72mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.48mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 20mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 37mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 872mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.38mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.284mg 0.083mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.16mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 1mg 0.55mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.055mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.08mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.525mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.075mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 196µg 64µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.02mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.072mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.077mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.109mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.091mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.02mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.059mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.081mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.032g Scallion
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.027g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.074g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame 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
29%
Wakame
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.