Corn vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Corn and Sweet onion
- Sweet onion has less Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- Corn's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 14% more.
- Corn has 13 times more Vitamin B3 than Sweet onion. Corn has 1.683mg of Vitamin B3, while Sweet onion has 0.133mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +708.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +429.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1775% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.17 g
Sucrose:
2.74 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
2.26 g
Fructose:
2.02 g
Lactose:
0.02 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +280.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +169% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +155.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 96kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 1.5g | 0.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.58g | 6.65g |
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| Carbs | 20.98g | 7.55g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 119mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.26mg |
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| Sugar | 4.54g | 5.02g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.13mg |
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| Starch | 7.17g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.076mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 23µg | |
| Choline | 29.1mg | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.018mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.024mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg | 0.02mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g | 2.02g |
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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
17%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.