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Rapini vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rapini and Sweet onion

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 in Rapini is higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Rapini covers your daily Vitamin K needs 186% more than Sweet onion.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli raab, raw and Onions, sweet, 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.
Rapini
Rapini
8
:
2
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +723.1%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +419.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Rapini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +723.1%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +419.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%

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.
Rapini
Rapini
11
:
0
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Vitamin A +262100%
Contains more Vitamin E +8000%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +818%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +74566.7%
Rapini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Sweet onion
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% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +262100%
Contains more Vitamin E +8000%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +818%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +74566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
Rapini
4
:
1
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Protein +296.3%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Contains more Other +184.8%
Contains more Carbs +164.9%
Equal in Water - 91.24
Rapini
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +296.3%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Contains more Other +184.8%
Contains more Carbs +164.9%
Equal in Water - 91.24

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
Rapini
0
:
4
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
Contains more Sucrose +554.5%
Contains more Glucose +2160%
Contains more Fructose +1088.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Rapini
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Sweet onion
14% 45% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 2.02 g
Lactose: 0.02 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +554.5%
Contains more Glucose +2160%
Contains more Fructose +1088.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Sweet onion Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 6.65g Sweet onion
Protein 3.17g 0.8g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.08g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 7.55g Sweet onion
Calories 22kcal 32kcal Sweet onion
Fructose 0.17g 2.02g Sweet onion
Sugar 0.38g 5.02g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 0.9g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 20mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 0.26mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 9mg Rapini
Phosphorus 73mg 27mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 119mg Rapini
Sodium 33mg 8mg Sweet onion
Zinc 0.77mg 0.13mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.056mg Sweet onion
Manganese 0.395mg 0.076mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.5µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 1IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 0µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg 0.02mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 4.8mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.041mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.02mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.133mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.098mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.13mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 23µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 0.3µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.009mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg 0.018mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.014mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg 0.025mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg 0.033mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg 0.009mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.024mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg 0.02mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg 0.011mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rapini Sweet onion
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
86%
Rapini
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients
  2. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.