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Onion vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion and Beetroot

  • Beetroot has more Folate, Manganese, Iron, and Potassium than Onion.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 23% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, raw and Beets, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Onion
2
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Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.6%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Selenium +40%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Onion
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +51%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Folate +473.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +51%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Folate +473.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
1
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Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +208.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.56
Equal in Water - 87.58
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +208.6%
Equal in Carbs - 9.56
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.9%
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion Beetroot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 6.76g Onion
Protein 1.1g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 9.34g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 40kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 6.76g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 23mg 16mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 29mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 146mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 4mg 78mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.039mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.129mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 2IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 7.4mg 4.9mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.031mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.067mg Onion
Folate 19µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.021mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.025mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.039mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.002mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.021mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.014mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.