Mayonnaise vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and scallion:
- Both scallion and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K.
- Mayonnaise has 11.8 times less carbohydrates than scallion.
- Scallion has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and scallion has 95% less calories than mayonnaise - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 76% |
| Fat | 99% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise has 11.8 times less carbohydrates than scallion - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Scallion and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and scallion has 100% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and scallion are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Scallion has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 213% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than scallion - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 496% more Vitamin E than scallion - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K. Scallion has 27% more Vitamin K than mayonnaise - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and scallion contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Mayonnaise | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than mayonnaise - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 605% more iron than mayonnaise - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than mayonnaise - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Mayonnaise | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.004 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does scallion or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and scallion has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does scallion or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mayonnaise has 11.8 times fewer carbohydrates than scallion - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than mayonnaise - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.