Corn raw vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn raw and onions different?
- Corn raw has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate than onions.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for corn raw is 12% higher.
- Corn raw contains 15 times more vitamin B3 than onions. While corn raw contains 1.77mg of vitamin B3, onions contain only 0.116mg.
- Onions have less sugar.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index (15) than corn raw (52).
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Onions, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +270% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +147.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +38.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +170.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1050% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1425.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +482.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +277% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1250% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3223.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2764.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +74.1% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +50.4% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11.2% |
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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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 0.123mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 0.116mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 89mg | 29mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
Folate | 42µg | 19µg | 6% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 10mg | 6% |
Potassium | 270mg | 146mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.52mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
Protein | 3.27g | 1.1g | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 0.017g | 3% |
Choline | 23mg | 6.1mg | 3% |
Carbs | 18.7g | 9.34g | 3% |
Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
Calories | 86kcal | 40kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.35g | 0.1g | 2% |
Starch | 5.7g | 0g | 2% |
Copper | 0.054mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
Calcium | 2mg | 23mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 0.013g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.325g | 0.042g | 1% |
Fructose | 1.94g | 1.29g | 1% |
Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
Fiber | 2g | 1.7g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 7.4mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 16.7g | 7.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.26g | 4.24g | N/A |
Sodium | 15mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.067mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.185mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.089mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | 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 - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?

Onion is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)