Pickles vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Pickles and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pickles
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pickles and scallion:
- Both pickles and scallion are high in calcium.
- Pickle has 63% less calories than scallion.
- Scallion has more niacin and folate.
- 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: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 63% less calories than scallion - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pickles is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Pickles has a macronutrient ratio of 14:67:19 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pickles | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 76% |
| Fat | 19% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and scallion are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 717% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 733% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg 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 10 times more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more niacin and folate. Both pickles and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pickles | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.201 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and scallion are high in calcium. Scallion has 26% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 469% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Pickles | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 53 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 13 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pickles and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pickles | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.052 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 60% less calories than scallion - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does pickles or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or scallion contain more calcium?
Both pickles and scallion are high in calcium. Scallion has 30% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.