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Onion vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between onions and buttermilk

  • Onions have more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, buttermilk is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Onions contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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
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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~151mg

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
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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% 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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +640%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.9%
Contains more FatsFats +780%
Contains more OtherOther +154.3%
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1853.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Buttermilk DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.154mg 10%
Phosphorus 29mg 89mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 23mg 116mg 9%
Sodium 4mg 190mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.034mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.002mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Protein 1.1g 3.31g 4%
Selenium 0.5µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.275mg 3%
Copper 0.039mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.42mg 2%
Choline 6.1mg 17.7mg 2%
Carbs 9.34g 4.79g 2%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.548g 2%
Iron 0.21mg 0.05mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.254g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.034mg 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.88g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Calories 40kcal 40kcal 0%
Net carbs 7.64g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 10mg 11mg 0%
Potassium 146mg 151mg 0%
Sugar 4.24g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.058mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Buttermilk
Low Calories diet Equal
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.