Beets, cooked, boiled, drained vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beets, cooked, boiled, drained and Onion
- The amount of Folate, Manganese, and Iron in Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is higher than in Onion.
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained covers your daily need of Folate 15% more than Onion.
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains 4 times more Iron than Onion. While Beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains 0.79mg of Iron, Onion contains only 0.21mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Onion is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, cooked, boiled, drained 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
9.96 g
Water:
87.06 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
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Carbs
~9.34g
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Water
~89.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +169.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.68g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 7.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.96g | 7.64g |
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| Carbs | 9.96g | 9.34g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 305mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 7.96g | 4.24g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 77mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 35IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.326mg | 0.129mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.331mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.035g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.017g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.048mg | 0.025mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 1.29g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained 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.