Passion Fruit vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Passion Fruit and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
passion fruit
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in passion fruit and scallion:
- Both passion fruit and scallion are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion has 3.8 times less sugar than passion fruit.
- Scallion has 67% less calories than passion fruit.
- Scallion has 69% less carbohydrates than passion fruit.
- Scallion has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, passion fruit contains more niacin.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, 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 has 67% less calories than passion fruit - passion fruit has 97 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, passion fruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Passion fruit has a macronutrient ratio of 8:86:6 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Passion Fruit | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 76% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion has 69% less carbohydrates than passion fruit - passion fruit has 23.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both passion fruit and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Passion fruit has 300% more dietary fiber than scallion - passion fruit has 10.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion has 3.8 times less sugar than passion fruit - passion fruit has 11.2g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Passion fruit and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - passion fruit has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both passion fruit and scallion are low in saturated fat - passion fruit has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both passion fruit and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Passion fruit has 60% more Vitamin C than scallion - passion fruit has 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Passion fruit and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - passion fruit has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Passion fruit and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - passion fruit has 0.02mg 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 294 times more Vitamin K than passion fruit - passion fruit has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, passion fruit contains more niacin. Both passion fruit and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Passion Fruit | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.5 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Passion fruit and scallion contain similar amounts of iron - passion fruit has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both passion fruit and scallion are high in potassium. Passion fruit has 26% more potassium than scallion - passion fruit has 348mg 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, both passion fruit and scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Passion Fruit | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 743 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both passion fruit and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Passion Fruit | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, passion fruit has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Passion Fruit | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.41 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.41 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Passion Fruit or Scallion .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Passion Fruit (Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does passion fruit or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion has 70% less calories than passion fruit - passion fruit has 97 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does passion fruit or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion has 70% fewer carbohydrates than passion fruit - passion fruit has 23.4g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does passion fruit or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than passion fruit - passion fruit has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does passion fruit or scallion contain more potassium?
Both passion fruit and scallion are high in potassium. Passion fruit has 30% more potassium than scallion - passion fruit has 348mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.