Cabbage vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cabbage and sweet onion
- Sweet onion has less vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber than cabbage.
- Cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 63% more than sweet onion.
- Cabbage has 8 times more vitamin C than sweet onion. While cabbage has 36.6mg of vitamin C, sweet onion has only 4.8mg.
- Cabbage has less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cabbage, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.28 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
5.8 g
Water:
92.18 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.2% |
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Water
~91.24g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
1.67 g
Fructose:
1.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +35.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +39.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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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.
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 76µg | 0.3µg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 4.8mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0.9g | 6% |
| Folate | 43µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.212mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.234mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.28g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.45g | 2.02g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.8g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.3g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.041mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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
33%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)