Oyster vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and scallion:
- Both scallion and oyster are high in calcium.
- Oyster has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, 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 46% less calories than oyster - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 76% |
| Fat | 25% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than scallion - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 185% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and oyster are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Scallion has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 300% more Vitamin C than oyster - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 525% more Vitamin A than oyster - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than oyster - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oyster - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more folate. Both oyster and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Oyster | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and oyster are high in calcium. Scallion has 64% more calcium than oyster - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 291% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 123% more potassium than oyster - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oyster has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than scallion per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.004 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, scallion has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 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 oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion has 50% less calories than oyster - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is scallion or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 190% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does scallion or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or oyster contain more calcium?
Both scallion and oyster are high in calcium. Scallion has 60% more calcium than oyster - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does scallion or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 290% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.