Whole Milk vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and scallion:
- Both scallion and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Scallion has 57.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Scallion has signficantly more iron than whole milk.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than scallion.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) 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 48% less calories than whole milk - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to scallion for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 80% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Scallion and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 57.2 times less saturated fat than whole milk - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Scallion has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg 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 more Vitamin C than whole milk - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than scallion - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 689 times more Vitamin K than whole milk - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate. Both whole milk and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 57% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has signficantly more iron than whole milk - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than whole milk - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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 Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) 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 scallion or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion has 50% less calories than whole milk - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does scallion or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both scallion and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 60% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.