Corn vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corn and onions
- The amount of vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin A, and polyunsaturated fat in corn is higher than in onions.
- Corn covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 13% more than onions.
- Onions have 132 times less vitamin A than corn. Corn has 263IU of vitamin A, while onions have 2IU.
- Corn has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn is 52, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1350.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +543.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +377% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +34.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2776.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3447.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +176.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +134.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +63.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.123mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 0.116mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 29mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.017g | 4% |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 6.1mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.98g | 9.34g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 96kcal | 40kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.5g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 7.4mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.374g | 0.013g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Folate | 23µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.58g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.54g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.191mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.091mg | 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 Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)