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Onion vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Onion and Brown sugar?

  • Onion is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Brown sugar is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Onion contains less 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.
Onion
Onion
6
:
4
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.6%
Contains more Calcium +260.9%
Contains more Iron +238.1%
Contains more Copper +20.5%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Potassium - 133
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +625%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.6%
Contains more Calcium +260.9%
Contains more Iron +238.1%
Contains more Copper +20.5%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Equal in Potassium - 133

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
9
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
2
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +816.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6550%
Contains more Carbs +950.2%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +816.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6550%
Contains more Carbs +950.2%
Contains more Other +28.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Glucose +45.9%
Contains more Fructose +16.2%
Contains more Sucrose +9451.5%
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Brown sugar
97%
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 Glucose +45.9%
Contains more Fructose +16.2%
Contains more Sucrose +9451.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 1.1g 0.12g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 40kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.29g 1.11g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 97.02g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 0g Onion
Calcium 23mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.21mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 4mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 133mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 28mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.03mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Manganese 0.129mg 0.064mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.11mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.041mg Onion
Folate 19µg 1µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.