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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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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.
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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
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
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
48% 40% 12%
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
Onion
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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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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 +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion Cheeseburger
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Cheeseburger 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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