Ginger vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and scallion:
- Both scallion and ginger are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of iron.
- Scallion has 80.2 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than ginger - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to scallion for carbs. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:10 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 80% |
| Fat | 10% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% less carbohydrates than ginger - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 442% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 391% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 80.2 times less saturated fat than ginger - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than ginger - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 24 times more Vitamin A than ginger - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than ginger - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 257 times more Vitamin K than ginger - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate. Both ginger and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Ginger | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 58% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 378% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.706 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 ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than ginger - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does scallion or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or ginger contain more calcium?
Both scallion and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 60% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does scallion or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does scallion or ginger contain more potassium?
Both scallion and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 380% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.