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Yogurt vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yogurt and scallion?

  • Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet scallion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, folate, and fiber.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 173% more.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types in this article.

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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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 CalciumCalcium +52.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1516.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.7%
Contains more IronIron +2014.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1677.8%

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.
Yogurt
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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 0% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +814.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.061mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +456.8%
Contains more FatsFats +105.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 +96.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 207µg 173%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Iron 0.07mg 1.48mg 18%
Selenium 9.7µg 0.6µg 17%
Protein 10.19g 1.83g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.08mg 15%
Phosphorus 135mg 37mg 14%
Folate 7µg 64µg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Copper 0.017mg 0.083mg 7%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 50µg 5%
Calcium 110mg 72mg 4%
Potassium 141mg 276mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.055mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.525mg 2%
Choline 15.1mg 5.7mg 2%
Calories 59kcal 32kcal 1%
Sodium 36mg 16mg 1%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.39mg 1%
Carbs 3.6g 7.34g 1%
Fats 0.39g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 3.6g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 3.24g 2.33g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.061mg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.117g 0.032g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0.027g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.