Onion vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between onions and cheeseburgers
- Onions contain less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than cheeseburgers.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
- The amount of sodium in onions is lower.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +417.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1190.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1364.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +455.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3820% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +537% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4397.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +343.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +373.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 19.6µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.76µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 5.217mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.71mg | 31% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 16.51g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 6.473g | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.363mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 14.72g | 22% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 515mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.293mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2.49mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 161mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 5.413g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 308kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 19µg | 70µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 1.658g | 11% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.316mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.228mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.545mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0g | 19.87g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 28.03g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 28.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 4.2µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 1.94g | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1400.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14620% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +502.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41538.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9652.9% |
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:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
