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Onion vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion and Cardoon

  • Onion has more Vitamin C, however, Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cardoon is 21% higher.
  • Cardoon has 4 times less Vitamin C than Onion. Onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C, while Cardoon has 2mg.
  • Onion is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Onions, raw and Cardoon, raw.

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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
3
:
6
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +204.3%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Cardoon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +204.3%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17

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
6
:
4
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116
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%
Cardoon
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% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
2
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Contains more Other +222.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Cardoon
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +129.5%
Contains more Other +222.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
0
:
3
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.2%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Cardoon
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 2.47g Onion
Protein 1.1g 0.7g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 9.34g 4.07g Onion
Calories 40kcal 17kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Cardoon
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Onion
Calcium 23mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.21mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 10mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 29mg 23mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 4mg 170mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Copper 0.039mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.129mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 2mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.03mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.3mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.116mg Onion
Folate 19µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.4µg 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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.041g Cardoon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Cardoon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.