Wheat Flour vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of 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
wheat flour
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and scallion:
- Both wheat flour and scallion are high in dietary fiber.
- Scallion is a great source of potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat flour is high in calories and scallion has 91% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat flour and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Wheat flour is very similar to wheat flour for dietary fiber - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat flour and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 555% more protein than scallion - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and scallion are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g 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 wheat flour - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has more Vitamin A than wheat flour - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg 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 689 times more Vitamin K than wheat flour - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both wheat flour and scallion contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 198% more iron than scallion - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg 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,
| Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 79 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, wheat flour has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.685 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does wheat flour or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does wheat flour or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does wheat flour or scallion contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 200% more iron than scallion - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.