Onion vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between onions and brown sugar?
- Onions are richer in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet brown sugar is richer in iron and calcium.
- Onions contain less sugar.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.
We used Onions, raw and Sugars, brown 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 ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +238.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 98.09g | 30% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 380kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.12g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 1.11g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +816.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +950.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +45.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +16.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9451.5% |
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