Romaine Lettuce vs. Scallion

Nutrition comparison of Romaine Lettuce and Scallion


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of romaine lettuce versus scallion (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in romaine lettuce and scallion:

  • Both romaine lettuce and scallion are high in Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Romaine lettuce has more folate.
  • Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of romaine lettuce and scallion is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - romaine lettuce has 17 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, romaine lettuce is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Romaine lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 26:65:10 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Romaine Lettuce Scallion
Protein 26% 19%
Carbohydrates 65% 76%
Fat 10% 5%
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carbohydrates

Romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - romaine lettuce has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both romaine lettuce and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Scallion has 24% more dietary fiber than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - romaine lettuce has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - romaine lettuce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both romaine lettuce and scallion are low in saturated fat - romaine lettuce has 0.04g 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 370% more Vitamin C than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Romaine lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 772% more Vitamin A than scallion - romaine lettuce has 436ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - romaine lettuce has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both romaine lettuce and scallion are high in Vitamin K. Scallion has 102% more Vitamin K than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 102.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Romaine lettuce has more folate. Both romaine lettuce and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Romaine Lettuce Scallion
Thiamin 0.072 MG 0.055 MG
Riboflavin 0.067 MG 0.08 MG
Niacin 0.313 MG 0.525 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.142 MG 0.075 MG
Vitamin B6 0.074 MG 0.061 MG
Folate 136 UG 64 UG

Minerals

calcium

Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 118% more calcium than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.

iron

Scallion has 53% more iron than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both romaine lettuce and scallion are high in potassium. Romaine lettuce is very similar to romaine lettuce for potassium - romaine lettuce has 247mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,

Romaine Lettuce Scallion
luteolin 0.05 mg ~
kaempferol 0.02 mg 1.36 mg
Quercetin 2.2 mg 10.68 mg

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,

Romaine Lettuce Scallion
beta-carotene 5226 UG 598 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 2312 UG 1137 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, romaine lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.

Romaine Lettuce Scallion
alpha linoleic acid 0.113 G 0.004 G
Total 0.113 G 0.004 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both romaine lettuce and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Romaine Lettuce Scallion
linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.07 G
Total 0.047 G 0.07 G



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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: Romaine Lettuce (Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .

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FAQ

Does romaine lettuce or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?
Romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - romaine lettuce has 17 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.

Does romaine lettuce or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, romaine lettuce and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - romaine lettuce has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.

Does romaine lettuce or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 120% more calcium than romaine lettuce - romaine lettuce has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.

Does romaine lettuce or scallion contain more potassium?
Both romaine lettuce and scallion are high in potassium. Romaine lettuce is very similar to romaine lettuce for potassium - romaine lettuce has 247mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.

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