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Icing vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Icing and Onion

  • Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Onion is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 21% more.
  • Icing contains 77 times more Vitamin E than Onion. Icing contains 1.53mg of Vitamin E , while Onion contains 0.02mg.
  • Onion contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
0
:
10
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Icing
Icing
4
:
6
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin E +7550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1018.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 E +7550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1018.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
3
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +626.9%
Contains more Other +131.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +491.3%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Fats +16130%
Contains more Carbs +626.9%
Contains more Other +131.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +491.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37284.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46670.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37284.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46670.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Onion Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 7.64g Icing
Protein 0g 1.1g Onion
Fats 16.23g 0.1g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 9.34g Icing
Calories 418kcal 40kcal Icing
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 63.1g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 0g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 3mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.16mg 0.21mg Onion
Magnesium 1mg 10mg Onion
Phosphorus 18mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 34mg 146mg Onion
Sodium 184mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.07mg 0.17mg Onion
Copper 0mg 0.039mg Onion
Manganese 0mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.02mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.027mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.116mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 8µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 13µg 0.4µg Icing
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 2.974g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.013g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.017g Icing

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is better in case of low diet
Icing Onion
Low Fats diet ok
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
12%
Icing
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.