Watercress vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Watercress and Scallion
- Watercress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, however, Scallion is richer in Iron, Folate, and Fiber.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 36% more.
- Watercress contains 3 times more Vitamin A than Scallion. Watercress contains 160µg of Vitamin A, while Scallion contains 50µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Watercress, 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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +640% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +128.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +220.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.83 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.34 g
Water:
89.83 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +469% |
~equal in
Water
~89.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +237.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 11kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 2.3g | 1.83g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 43mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.79g | 4.74g |
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| Carbs | 1.29g | 7.34g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 41mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3191IU | 997IU |
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| Vitamin A | 160µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 207µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 9mg | 5.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.032mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
84%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)