Whole Wheat Flour vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and scallion:
- Both whole wheat flour and scallion are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 76% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat flour and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour has 404% more dietary fiber than scallion - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 425% more protein than scallion - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and scallion are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g 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 more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has more Vitamin A than whole wheat flour - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg 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 107 times more Vitamin K than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 118% more calcium than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 151% more iron than scallion - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and scallion are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 43% more potassium than scallion - whole wheat flour has 394mg 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,
| Whole Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 1137 UG |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat flour or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat flour or scallion contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than scallion - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or scallion contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and scallion are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 40% more potassium than scallion - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.