Milk vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and scallion:
- Both scallion and milk are high in calcium.
- Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate.
- Scallion has 38.2 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Scallion has signficantly more iron than milk.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 milk contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 76% |
| Fat | 35% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Scallion and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and milk contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 38.2 times less saturated fat than milk - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and scallion are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and scallion are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg 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 93 times more Vitamin C than milk - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than scallion - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1034 times more Vitamin K than milk - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate. Both milk and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 67% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has signficantly more iron than milk - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 97% more potassium than milk - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.066 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does scallion or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and milk contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does scallion or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or milk contain more calcium?
Both scallion and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 70% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.