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Cranberries vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cranberries and Onion

  • The amount of Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Manganese in Cranberries are higher than in Onion.
  • Onion has 2 times less Fiber than Cranberries. Cranberries have 3.6g of Fiber, while Onion has 1.7g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cranberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
Onion
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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 more CopperCopper +43.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Iron ~0.21mg

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.
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 47% 3.8% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
Onion
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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 CVitamin C +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Onion
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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 +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.1%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
~equal in Water ~89.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Onion
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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 -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion
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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 GlucoseGlucose +74.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +518.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +92.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Cranberries Onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Onion Opinion
Calories 46kcal 40kcal Cranberries
Protein 0.46g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Cranberries
Vitamin C 14mg 7.4mg Cranberries
Net carbs 8.37g 7.64g Cranberries
Carbs 11.97g 9.34g Cranberries
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Onion
Calcium 8mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 80mg 146mg Onion
Iron 0.23mg 0.21mg Cranberries
Sugar 4.27g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 3.6g 1.7g Cranberries
Copper 0.056mg 0.039mg Cranberries
Zinc 0.09mg 0.17mg Onion
Phosphorus 11mg 29mg Onion
Sodium 2mg 4mg Cranberries
Vitamin A 63IU 2IU Cranberries
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Cranberries
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.02mg Cranberries
Manganese 0.267mg 0.129mg Cranberries
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.027mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.123mg Cranberries
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.12mg Onion
Vitamin K 5µg 0.4µg Cranberries
Folate 1µg 19µg Onion
Choline 5.5mg 6.1mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.042g Cranberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.013g Cranberries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.017g Cranberries
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.028mg 0.021mg Cranberries
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.014mg Cranberries
Leucine 0.053mg 0.025mg Cranberries
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Methionine 0.003mg 0.002mg Cranberries
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.025mg Cranberries
Valine 0.045mg 0.021mg Cranberries
Histidine 0.018mg 0.014mg Cranberries
Fructose 0.67g 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberries 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
10%
Cranberries
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.029999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.