Carrots vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrots
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and scallion:
- Both scallion and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than scallion, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 9:86:6 and for scallion, 22:78:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 78% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Scallion is very similar to scallion for dietary fiber - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and carrots are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 219% more Vitamin C than carrot - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 14 times more Vitamin K than carrot - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate. Both carrots and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Carrots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.273 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 118% more calcium than carrot - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 393% more iron than carrot - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 16% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Carrots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 1.36 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.21 mg | 10.68 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8285 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3477 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 256 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrots and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrots and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.07 G |
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does scallion or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does scallion or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or carrots contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than carrot - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does scallion or carrots contain more potassium?
Both scallion and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 20% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.