Feta vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between feta and onions
- Onions contain less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6 than feta.
- Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 75% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in onions is lower.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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 | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2043.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1594.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1062.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3025.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +754.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +686.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1191.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21180% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1385.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35461.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3376.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 0.042g | 68% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.027mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 23mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 29mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 4mg | 40% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 0.1g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 0.5µg | 26% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 1.1g | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.17mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.12mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.123mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 0.013g | 12% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 40kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.017g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Folate | 32µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 6.1mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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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 Cholesterol?
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins