Broccoli vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and scallion:
- Both scallion and broccoli are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, 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 broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 76% |
| Fat | 7% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to scallion for dietary fiber - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and broccoli are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 374% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and broccoli are high in Vitamin K. Scallion has 104% more Vitamin K than broccoli - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both broccoli and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Broccoli | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and broccoli are high in calcium. Scallion has 53% more calcium than broccoli - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 103% more iron than broccoli - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 14% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, broccoli has more luteolin and kaempferol than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 1.36 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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, both broccoli and scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Broccoli | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
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 broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does scallion or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both scallion and broccoli are high in calcium. Scallion has 50% more calcium than broccoli - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does scallion or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both scallion and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 10% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.