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Apple vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between apple and onion

  • Apple has less vitamin B6.
  • Onion contains 2 times less Sugar than apple. Apple contains 10.39g of Sugar, while onion contains 4.24g.
  • Onion has less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of apple is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Onions, 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.
Apple
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Onion
Onion
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
Apple
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Onion
Onion
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Onion
Onion
3
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.1%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
~equal in Water ~89.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Onion
Onion
1
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
4
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion
Onion
0
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +109.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +357.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Onion Opinion
Calories 52kcal 40kcal Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 7.4mg Onion
Net carbs 11.41g 7.64g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 9.34g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 10mg Onion
Calcium 6mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 107mg 146mg Onion
Iron 0.12mg 0.21mg Onion
Sugar 10.39g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.039mg Onion
Zinc 0.04mg 0.17mg Onion
Starch 0.05g 0g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 29mg Onion
Sodium 1mg 4mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 2IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.02mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.027mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.12mg Onion
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.4µg Apple
Folate 3µg 19µg Onion
Choline 3.4mg 6.1mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.042g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.017g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.006mg 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.013mg 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.012mg 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.001mg 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.012mg 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.005mg 0.014mg Onion
Fructose 5.9g 1.29g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Onion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.