Garlic powder vs. Onion powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Garlic powder and Onion powder?
- Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Onion powder is richer in Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Manganese, Zinc, and Magnesium.
- Garlic powder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 72% higher.
- Garlic powder has 2 times more Selenium than Onion powder. Garlic powder has 23.9µg of Selenium, while Onion powder has 14.3µg.
We used Spices, garlic powder and Spices, onion powder types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+44.9%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+21.1%
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Sodium
-17.8%
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Selenium
+67.1%
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Calcium
+386.1%
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Magnesium
+46.8%
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Zinc
+35.5%
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Copper
+10.7%
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Manganese
+32.8%
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Iron
+44.9%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+21.1%
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Sodium
-17.8%
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Selenium
+67.1%
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Calcium
+386.1%
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Magnesium
+46.8%
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Zinc
+35.5%
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Copper
+10.7%
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Manganese
+32.8%
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.
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Vitamin E
+148.1%
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Vitamin B2
+76.3%
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Vitamin B3
+148%
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Vitamin B6
+130.4%
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Vitamin C
+1850%
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Folate
+36.2%
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Vitamin K
+925%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.457
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.732
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Vitamin E
+148.1%
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Vitamin B2
+76.3%
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Vitamin B3
+148%
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Vitamin B6
+130.4%
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Vitamin C
+1850%
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Folate
+36.2%
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Vitamin K
+925%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.457
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.732
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59%
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Water
+19.7%
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Fats
+42.5%
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Other
+14.1%
Equal in Carbs - 79.12
Protein:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
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Protein
+59%
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Water
+19.7%
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Fats
+42.5%
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+14.1%
Equal in Carbs - 79.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+75.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.178 g
Saturated Fat:
0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.31 g
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+75.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+88.8%
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Glucose
+942.9%
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Fructose
+438.7%
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Galactose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.05 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.87 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.36 g
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Sucrose
+88.8%
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Glucose
+942.9%
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Fructose
+438.7%
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Galactose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.73g | 63.92g |
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| Protein | 16.55g | 10.41g |
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| Fats | 0.73g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 72.73g | 79.12g |
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| Calories | 331kcal | 341kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.31g | 1.67g |
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| Sugar | 2.43g | 6.63g |
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| Fiber | 9g | 15.2g |
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| Calcium | 79mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 5.65mg | 3.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 77mg | 113mg |
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| Phosphorus | 414mg | 322mg |
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| Potassium | 1193mg | 985mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 2.99mg | 4.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.533mg | 0.59mg |
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| Manganese | 0.979mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.67mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 23.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.435mg | 0.457mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.796mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.743mg | 0.732mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.654mg | 0.718mg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 4.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0.14mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.414mg | 0.14mg |
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| Leucine | 0.728mg | 0.22mg |
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| Lysine | 0.768mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.111mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.525mg | 0.28mg |
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| Valine | 0.667mg | 0.17mg |
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| Histidine | 0.263mg | 0.16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.249g | 0.219g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.115g | 0.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.178g | 0.31g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | 0.015g |
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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
53%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
113%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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