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Onion vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion and Broad beans

  • Onion has more Vitamin B6, while Broad beans has more Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Broad beans' daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
  • Broad beans contain 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Onion. Onion contains 0.12mg of Vitamin B6, while Broad beans contain 0.029mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Onion
Onion
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 5.4% 17% 56% 20% 13% 31% 5.3% 34% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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.
Onion
Onion
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0.12% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 16% 0% 0% 32% 21% 23% 4% 6.7% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +934.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +205.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +336.4%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
~equal in Carbs ~10.1g
~equal in Water ~83.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.303 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1682.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Broad beans Opinion
Calories 40kcal 62kcal Broad beans
Protein 1.1g 4.8g Broad beans
Fats 0.1g 0.5g Broad beans
Vitamin C 7.4mg 19.8mg Broad beans
Net carbs 7.64g 6.5g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 10.1g Broad beans
Magnesium 10mg 31mg Broad beans
Calcium 23mg 18mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 193mg Broad beans
Iron 0.21mg 1.5mg Broad beans
Sugar 4.24g Broad beans
Fiber 1.7g 3.6g Broad beans
Copper 0.039mg 0.06mg Broad beans
Zinc 0.17mg 0.47mg Broad beans
Phosphorus 29mg 73mg Broad beans
Sodium 4mg 41mg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 270IU Broad beans
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Broad beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.261mg Broad beans
Selenium 0.5µg 1µg Broad beans
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.128mg Broad beans
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.09mg Broad beans
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.2mg Broad beans
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.066mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.029mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Folate 19µg 58µg Broad beans
Choline 6.1mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.142g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.02g Broad beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.303g Broad beans
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.048mg Broad beans
Threonine 0.021mg 0.178mg Broad beans
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.215mg Broad beans
Leucine 0.025mg 0.37mg Broad beans
Lysine 0.039mg 0.313mg Broad beans
Methionine 0.002mg 0.037mg Broad beans
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.195mg Broad beans
Valine 0.021mg 0.235mg Broad beans
Histidine 0.014mg 0.115mg Broad beans
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Broad beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Onion
16%
Broad beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
21%
Broad beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad beans
Broad beans is relatively richer in minerals
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients
  2. Broad beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.