Dough vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dough and onions
- Onions contain less vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, copper, and phosphorus than dough.
- Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
- Onions contain 151 times less sodium than dough. Dough contains 602mg of sodium, while onions contain 4mg.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of dough is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1761.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +347.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5620% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1443.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1481.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4052.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +269.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +547.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +877.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2320% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +455.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +457.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +170% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2684.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4929.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +392.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +152.9% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.046mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 0.5µg | 51% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.21mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.027mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 0.116mg | 29% |
| Folate | 123µg | 19µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 4mg | 26% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 1.1g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.129mg | 19% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 0g | 18% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 9.34g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.039mg | 13% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 40kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.017g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 0.013g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 8mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)