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Welsh onion vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Welsh onion and Scallion

  • Welsh onion has more Vitamin C, however, Scallion has more Folate, Vitamin K, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Scallion is 12% higher.

Food types used in this article are Onions, welsh, 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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
3
:
6
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +16.8%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +16.8%
Equal in Sodium - 16
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
5
:
5
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin K - 207
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Scallion
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 A +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Equal in Vitamin K - 207

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
3
:
2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Fats +110.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
Equal in Water - 89.83
Welsh onion
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Scallion
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 Fats +110.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
2
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 1.9g 1.83g Welsh onion
Fats 0.4g 0.19g Welsh onion
Carbs 6.5g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 34kcal 32kcal Welsh onion
Sugar 2.18g 2.33g Welsh onion
Fiber 2.4g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 18mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 1.22mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Welsh onion
Phosphorus 49mg 37mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 17mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.52mg 0.39mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.137mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 1160IU 997IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 27mg 18.8mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.08mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.075mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.061mg Welsh onion
Folate 16µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 193.4µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.02mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg 0.072mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.077mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg 0.109mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg 0.091mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg 0.02mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.059mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg 0.081mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg 0.032mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.027g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.074g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion 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
61%
Welsh onion
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.