Wheat vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat and scallion
- Wheat has more selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B3, fiber, and magnesium; however, scallion is richer in folate and calcium.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than scallion.
- Scallion has 6 times less manganese than wheat. Wheat has 1.03mg of manganese, while scallion has 0.16mg.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat is 50, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +371.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +297.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +543.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +336.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +211.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.6µg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.16mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 37mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.083mg | 14% |
| Folate | 11µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.39mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0.525mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 1.83g | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 7.34g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.6g | 7% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 32kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 276mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
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
8%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)