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Cardoon vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cardoon and Onion

  • Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Manganese, however, Onion has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cardoon is 21% higher.
  • Onion has 43 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Onion has 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Cardoon, raw 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.
Cardoon
Cardoon
6
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +204.3%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Cardoon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +204.3%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17

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.
Cardoon
Cardoon
4
:
6
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
Cardoon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
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% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cardoon
Cardoon
2
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Other +222.9%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11
Cardoon
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Other +222.9%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cardoon
Cardoon
3
:
0
Onion
Onion
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.2%
Cardoon
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Onion Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 7.64g Onion
Protein 0.7g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 4.07g 9.34g Onion
Calories 17kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 70mg 23mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.21mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 400mg 146mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Copper 0.231mg 0.039mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.129mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 2mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.027mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.123mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 68µg 19µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.042g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.013g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.017g Cardoon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Onion
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.