Orange vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and scallion:
- Both orange and scallion are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Orange has more pantothenic acid, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Scallion has 75% less sugar than orange.
- Scallion is a great source of potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Orange is very similar to orange for dietary fiber - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion has 75% less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and scallion are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 139% more Vitamin C than scallion - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 355% more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than orange - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more pantothenic acid, however, scallion contains more folate. Both orange and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Orange | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and scallion are high in calcium. Scallion has 67% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 15 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 63% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,
| Orange | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Orange | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, scallion has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 orange or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does orange or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or scallion contain more calcium?
Both orange and scallion are high in calcium. Scallion has 70% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.