Onion powder vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Onion powder and Garlic powder?
- Onion powder is richer in Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Manganese, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Garlic powder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 72% higher.
- Onion powder has 20 times more Vitamin C than Garlic powder. Onion powder has 23.4mg of Vitamin C, while Garlic powder has 1.2mg.
We used Spices, onion powder and Spices, garlic powder types in this comparison.
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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 | +46.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +386.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.1% |
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 | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +925% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.41 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
79.12 g
Water:
5.39 g
Other:
4.04 g
Protein:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~72.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.31 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.178 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +75.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
3.87 g
Glucose:
0.73 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.36 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.05 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +88.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +942.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +438.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 341kcal | 331kcal |
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| Protein | 10.41g | 16.55g |
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| Fats | 1.04g | 0.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.92g | 63.73g |
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| Carbs | 79.12g | 72.73g |
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| Magnesium | 113mg | 77mg |
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| Calcium | 384mg | 79mg |
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| Potassium | 985mg | 1193mg |
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| Iron | 3.9mg | 5.65mg |
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| Sugar | 6.63g | 2.43g |
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| Fiber | 15.2g | 9g |
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| Copper | 0.59mg | 0.533mg |
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| Zinc | 4.05mg | 2.99mg |
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| Phosphorus | 322mg | 414mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.67mg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.979mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.457mg | 0.435mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.796mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.732mg | 0.743mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.718mg | 1.654mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 39mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.219g | 0.249g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.202g | 0.115g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | 0.178g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.14mg | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.14mg | 0.414mg |
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| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0.728mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.768mg |
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| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0.111mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.28mg | 0.525mg |
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| Valine | 0.17mg | 0.667mg |
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| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0.263mg |
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| Fructose | 1.67g | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.022g |
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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
39%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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