Ginger vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ginger and sweet onion
- The amount of copper, potassium, magnesium, and manganese in ginger is higher than in sweet onion.
- Ginger covers your daily copper needs 19% more than sweet onion.
- Sweet onion has 6 times less vitamin B3 than ginger. Ginger has 0.75mg of vitamin B3, while sweet onion has 0.133mg.
- Ginger contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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 | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +201.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
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 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +423.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +837.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.056mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5.5mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 7.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 4.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)