Rosemary vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Rosemary and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rosemary
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rosemary and scallion:
- Both scallion and rosemary are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Rosemary has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Rosemary is an excellent source of iron.
- Scallion has 65% less carbohydrates than rosemary.
- Scallion has 87.6 times less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rosemary is high in calories and scallion has 76% less calories than rosemary - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rosemary is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Rosemary has a macronutrient ratio of 14:55:31 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rosemary | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 80% |
| Fat | 31% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion has 65% less carbohydrates than rosemary - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Rosemary has 442% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rosemary has less sugar than scallion - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Scallion and rosemary contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 87.6 times less saturated fat than rosemary - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and rosemary are high in Vitamin C. Rosemary has 16% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 192% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than rosemary - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than rosemary - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and rosemary does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Rosemary has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both rosemary and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Rosemary | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.036 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.152 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.912 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.804 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and rosemary are high in calcium. Rosemary has 340% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Rosemary is an excellent source of iron and it has 349% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has 142% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, rosemary has more apigenin and luteolin than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more kaempferol and quercetin than rosemary per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.55 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.0 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 10.68 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rosemary has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.414 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.414 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rosemary has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Rosemary | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.447 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.447 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 scallion or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Rosemary is high in calories and scallion has 80% less calories than rosemary - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does scallion or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion has 70% fewer carbohydrates than rosemary - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both scallion and rosemary are high in calcium. Rosemary has 340% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does scallion or rosemary contain more iron?
Rosemary is an abundant source of iron and it has 350% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does scallion or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both scallion and rosemary are high in potassium. Rosemary has 140% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.