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Onion vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion and Chinese broccoli

  • Onion contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Manganese than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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
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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +334.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

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
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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% 0.12% 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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21100%
Contains more FolateFolate +421.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +314.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.1%
Contains more FatsFats +620%
Contains more OtherOther +125.7%
~equal in Protein ~1.14g
~equal in Water ~93.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +284.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1841.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 40kcal 22kcal Onion
Protein 1.1g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 7.4mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 7.64g 1.31g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 3.81g Onion
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Calcium 23mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 146mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.21mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Sugar 4.24g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.7g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.039mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.17mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 29mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 4mg 7mg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.129mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.5µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.07mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 19µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 6.1mg 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.11g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.33g Chinese broccoli
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
Fructose 1.29g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Chinese broccoli
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
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.